Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Texas to Get Broadband Over Power Lines

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the getting-your-fix-any-way-you-can dept.

mrops writes "CNet is reporting that Texas will soon be getting broadband over power lines. From the article, "Broadband service over power lines (BPL) is not a new technology. People have been experimenting with building communication networks over power lines since the 1950s. But it hasn't caught on due to its low speed, low functionality and high development cost." Unfortunately this technology matured a bit too late and has been subdued by recent rush of wi-fi products. The technology has a lot of potential and wi-fi black zones are not an issue in simple home setups."

6 of 294 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Not really a new ISP... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Not even with a "free day pass" can I get a frist ps0t? What a loser I turn out to be...

  2. Re:Not really a new ISP... by LordKazan · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    (Yes this is off topic - go ahead and mod me as such if you want)

    Wow dude, noticing your sig.. i hope that's sarcasm because otherwise you are one seriously seriously misinformed individuals.

    --
    If you cannot keep politics out of your moderation remove yourself from the Mod Lottery.. NOW!
  3. Re:Not really a new ISP... by LordKazan · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ignore my previous comment.. i misread your signature

    --
    If you cannot keep politics out of your moderation remove yourself from the Mod Lottery.. NOW!
  4. Re:It's actually built right into TCP/IP by Eunuchswear · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Fucking Americans are so proud of their power that they imagine no one else can do the bad shit.

    No dummy, you didn't install Saddam.

    He installed himself.

    --
    Watch this Heartland Institute video
  5. Re:Brownouts... by FirstTimeCaller · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Does this mean that there will be brownouts whenever there is a high volume of trafic on the system?

    Probably not. But you may want to make yourself aware of the various state execution times and plan your internet usage accordingly. Luckily, these events usually occur around midnight -- which should be a convenient time for most customers.

    --
    Wanted: witty unique signature. Must be willing to relocate.
  6. Re:Not really a new ISP... by orac2 · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    This is completely OT, but I didn't want to undo my moderation in the "Gender Gap in Computer Science" thread. I just wanted to say your well-articulated insight into the issue was appreciated. Cheers.

    --
    "Just once, I'd like to meet an alien menace that wasn't immune to bullets." -- The Brigadier, Dr. Who