[K3PZN-List] FCC Chairman reaffirms support for BPL

[Al Bisasky]

FCC Chairman reaffirms support for BPL (Jul 16, 2004) -- Speaking in 
Menlo Park, California July 15, FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell again 
asserted that broadband over power line technology "holds the great 
promise to bring high-speed Internet access to every power outlet in 
America." Powell's statement followed a demonstration of BPL technology 
at AT&T Labs co-sponsored by Pacific Gas and Electric Company and AT&T. 
"What I saw today has the potential to play a key role in meeting our 
goals to expand the availability and affordability of broadband," Powell 
said. "The future is bright for powerline broadband. We'll continue at 
the FCC to explore ways to support this technology while protecting 
other services from interference."

I'll just bet that all of those Hams at Bell Labs were just thrilled 
right down to their slide rules...

73 Al K3ZE