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Broadband over Powerlines

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the maybe-i-can-get-bandwidth-now dept.

scubacuda writes "Today's Bottom Line links to an article on Internet-over-powerline technology. St. Louis-based Ameren Corp and other utilities are testing are testing the technology, and, according to the article, "many consider it increasingly viable." Proponents claim the powergrid technology will bolster broadband competition, lower consumer prices and bridge the digital divide in rural areas. Skeptics say that few tests prove its financial and technical viability. Kludge, panacea, or hoax? (I'd think it was a total crock had I not personally known someone working in India with a PCL company)"

12 of 215 comments (clear)

  1. efpee? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    possibly? probably not...

  2. As the snow files ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    In the Ghetto!

  3. quote by jasonrocks · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    are testing are testing
    t-t-today junior

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    void
  4. Proponents Claim.... by t_aug · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Proponents claim the powergrid technology will bolster broadband competition, lower consumer prices and bridge the digital divide in rural areas. And it will welcome a whole new era of script kiddies and packet sniffing!

  5. hmm by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    hmmm

  6. Dude, you're getting a cell! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    YOU DID IT unlike the Dell Dude, who was arrested on suspicion of trying to buy marijuana.

  7. Moderators Suck. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    "Interesting". Ha.

  8. Re:It's the other way around! by panurge · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    oh please. The day I'm not moderating, there is something seriously funny to moderate.

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    Panurge has posted for the last time. Thanks for the positive moderations.
  9. In soviet russia by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    In Soviet Russia they'd been doing this years ago.

    When the Iron Curtain came down the technology was quickly exported to the UK, but due to slight voltage incompatabilities the secret was lost.

    Now companies keep trying to revive the invention by means of high amperage AC current.

    1. Re:In soviet russia by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      A typical Russian Family that are already enjoying the benefits of 100mbs lan over existing Soviet power lines.

    2. Re:In soviet russia by brendan_orr · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Hmm, www.fist.tk seems to be a link to a porn site. great

  10. IN SOVIET RUSSIA... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Priorities get YOU