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Broadband Over Power Lines in Canada

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the rest-of-the-world-still-dialing-up dept.

Patchw0rk F0g writes "From Europe, we jump to la belle province of Quebec for the latest test of broadband internet over power lines (Real Player stream available.) Seems the utility is already utilizing the system to control traffic lights and such, and is exploring the possibilities of offering a cheaper service to consumers to compete with DSL/cable/satellite. Lower prices? I'm all for it... but I live in TORONTO!"

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  1. A great opportunity by tritone · · Score: 3, Funny

    What a great opportunity for an enterprising geek to win a Darwin award by hooking his computer up to an overhead power line!

  2. Shocking prediction by lewko · · Score: 5, Funny

    I can't WAIT to see AOL users shoving Ethernet cables into their power socket.

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