BPL and HF radio - update

For those with interest in HF & BPL

This may not be news to all.

Tasmanians to trial broadband over power lines

There could soon be a new player in the telecommunications industry with Tasmanian energy company Aurora Energy and Mitsubishi Electric announcing a joint trial.

The companies have launched the first commercial trial of broadband over power lines (BPL).

The technology relies on existing power lines and connection is as easy as plugging a modem into a household power point.

Aurora's Piero Peroni says the new technology is faster than phone line and wireless services.

"I believe that it's probably the first time we'll see broadband delivered to the masses," he said.

"We'll be able to provide a whole range of new services. Broadband will be a real option that customers have."

Mr Peroni also says it will be competitively priced.

"Traditionally, people used to go to telecommunications for their broadband and telephony services," he said.

"As the new player we do definitely have to provide very competitive pricing and no doubt we'll raise the bar on both pricing and capacity.

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