What is BPL ?

Broadband over power line (BPL) is a technology that allows data to be transmitted over utility power lines. The technology uses medium wave, short wave and low band VHF frequencies and operates at speed similar to those of Digital Subscriber line (DSL)

The BPL Modem simply plugs into the wall and then into your computer. These modems are capable of speeds comparable to DSL or cable modem. BPL modems are Silicon chipset specially designed to the handle the work load of pulling data out of electric current. Using specially developed modulation techniques and adaptive algorithms, BPL Modems are capable of power line noise on a wide spectrum.

With broadband over power lines, or BPL, you can plug your computer into any electrical outlet in your Home and instantly have access to high speed Internet.

By combining the technology principles of radio, wireless, networking and modems, developers have created a way to send data over power lines and into homes at speeds between 500 and 3 megabits per second.

Proponents of the technology speculate that even if BPL is not accepted as a viable way to deliver high-speed Internet access, it may find a place in helping consumers to manage their energy consumption. High-speed data transmission between electrical plugs in a building would allow devices such as thermostats, appliances and smart meters to communicate with each other.