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Broadband over powerline info on line
15:34 AEDT Fri Jan 21 2005


Broadband over powerline (BPL) technology is being trialled in Australia and a federal government website has been set up to provide information about it.

Power companies are interested in the technology and are considering using it to provide broadband data access to consumers as well as to manage the electrical supply network, Australian Communications Authority (ACA) said.

ACA's website - www.aca.gov.au - now houses an information portal giving background information about the new technology and details of interim trials.

Acting chairman Bob Horton said ACA had developed regulatory guidelines for testing BPL technology.

"The ACA had also started a comprehensive examination of the communications regulatory issues associated with BPL for delivery of telecommunications services using electrical power wiring and is consulting with interested stakeholders," Dr Horton said.

A discussion paper would be released in early April calling for public comment.