Broadband Over Power Lines

Momentum around Broadband over Powerline continues to accelerate. The transformation of the entire electric distribution network into a broadband-enabled communications network is no longer just an industry vision. The Multipurpose BPL Network today is a commercially available reality. BPL not only is proving as a viable commercial broadband alternative, but also is central to the emergence of new Smart Grid Applications, which are designed to significantly enhance the utility core business. This keynote will define the key attributes of the Multipurpose BPL Network down to the silicon level, highlight emerging Smart Grid applications, and showcase how progressive utilities worldwide are leveraging the latest innovation in the BPL technology.