12Mbps Powerline Broadband Trial Unveiled

An anonymous reader writes "The tiny state of Tasmania in Australia has kicked off the country's first commercial powerline broadband trial. The service is capable of providing Internet connectivity of up to 12Mbps but during trials, it will be limited to 4Mbps. Costs will range from $12 (A$15) to $67 (A$80) per month for speeds between 256Kbps and 4Mbps. Powerline broadband has received wide support from leading vendors including Intel, Motorola and Cisco Systems -- all of whom support an organisation called the HomePlug Powerline Alliance."

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Re:Just makes sense

[ifwm]

"Peaceful coexistence with radio frequencies, however, has yet to be demonstrated."

It won't be. It won't NEED to be. The market has spoken, and HAMS are out of luck.

"Broadband operators are _not_ licensed for broadcast, and when it comes to Licensed vs Unlicensed, Licensed Wins Every Time. Either you fix your leaks or pay a ton of fines and get shut down. It's as simple as that."

Then why are more and more of these setups being deployed every day? You don't think the power companies know the rules, and have found (or will find) a way around them?

Sorry, HAMS, you lost. I didn't do it, but I sure do agree with the people who did.

Re:Tiny?

[P3NIS_CLEAVER]

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