Broadband over power lines (BPL) is starting to pick up. Goal Technology Solutions (GTS) announced today that they are offering their services in all areas in which they are allowed. The problem being that municipalities seem to be holding back the process.
BPL, in short, allows for Internet connectivity over power lines. The benefits of this is that the infrastructure (the power lines) is already there and speeds are greatly increased from the more traditional access options. BPL means a great deal for rural areas where wireless hotspots and telephone cables are scarce to non-existent. Most of the country is covered by power lines and therefore these stand as a more ubiquitous form of Internet access.
The problem is that GTS has to get the permission of municipalities as they are using their power infrastructure to provide the service. Last year Intelligence Magazine featured the work of GTS and highlighted the importance of BPL, both for speed and access purposes. Let’s just hope the municipalities come to their senses.
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