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Wave Report | Broadband Power Line Tutorial (1076 words) |
 | BPL modem speed, like cable and DSL modem speeds, is changing rapidly with each advance in new technology, so it would be difficult to make any generalization here that would be accurate or timely. |
 | BPL modems that electric utilities and their service partners can install on the electric distribution network also are available now. |
 | When BPL modems are installed on underground electric lines, the communications signal is shielded by the conduit and the earth and as a result is unlikely to cause interference to other communications services. |
| BPL NOI Comments (2069 words) |
 | By moving swiftly to examine BPL and to establish appropriate rules for its use, the Commission can provide this emerging industry with a solid foundation upon which to build new services and products that will benefit American consumers and businesses. |
 | In tailoring its rules to promote BPL deployment, the Commission must be certain to provide all communications stakeholders with adequate protections against BPL emissions that may cause unacceptable radio frequency interference. |
 | The repetition interval of the BPL signal will be determined from the operator’s technical data that describes the BPL signal. |