What is Broadband over Powerline (BPL)?
BPL is an emerging technology that utilises existing electricity power lines for the transmission of broadband data. BPL is also known as power line telecommunications (PLT) or power line communications (PLC). Many countries have recognised the significant role that broadband access could play in promoting economic, social and cultural developments. BPL technology is becoming recognised as a potential contributor to improve broadband access to the general public.