Residents of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana will be the first to be able to get broadband Internet via their power lines this month. BPL, as the technology is known as, allows users to plug a device into one of their power outlets which enables a high speed Internet connection via the power lines. This service can provide high speed Internet access in areas where DSL or Cable broadband connections are not available. The service costs between $30 to $40 per month depending on the connection speed. There has been some concern that this technology may interfere with with ham radio signals. However, the FCC has given it the OK and will monitor for problems.
If this technology works as well as promised, it will enable a whole new group of consumers and businesses to have access to broadband Internet that are unable to get DSL or cable Internet connections at this time. The price is right and availability will be virtually anywhere that power is supplied to. Of course the utility company must take the step of installing the equipment or partnering with a vendor that will provide the service.
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