Web Access Over Power Lines

anaesthetica writes "The CSMonitor is reporting that power companies may now be able to break into the internet provider market, giving consumers a third option, outside of telephone and cable companies. From the article, "Broadband over Power Lines (BPL), with investments from big-name companies including Google and IBM, is beginning to move beyond small trial projects to deploying systems for large communities." Earthlink may offer BPL as soon as next year. Apparently, a major source of opposition to BPL is operators of ham radios."

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[dwayner79]

Offtopic... Just because the guy thinks quickly it is assumed to be offtopic? I do not agree with the original poster, but his discussion is on topic. Moderators, did you read his post??? Grrr...

I am in the same boat. I only have cable becuase it is basically free. I have the $13 cable along with the internet (10 dollars off). Bringing my total fees for internet (rental modem included) to $45/month.

If power can add it to them for less money, it would mean one less check/billpay and less money. I would do it.