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Title: Any computer whizzes got a scoop?
Post by: kj714 on July 19, 2004, 08:00:56 PM

On AT&T's plans to provide internet service over the power lines coming into your house? I wonder how that might work out?

Title: Re: Any computer whizzes got a scoop?
Post by: SLO on July 19, 2004, 08:25:49 PM

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Originally posted by kj714
On AT&T's plans to provide internet service over the power lines coming into your house? I wonder how that might work out?

too early too tell yet...needs to make its mark 1st

Title: Any computer whizzes got a scoop?
Post by: MrBill on July 19, 2004, 09:40:00 PM

New old tech, I first heard of this being developed in '97 or '98.  The plan was to use the power grid to carry the load between city's and then use the phone grid only for local unloading.

Title: Any computer whizzes got a scoop?
Post by: phookat on July 19, 2004, 09:53:30 PM

I wouldn't hold my breath on the power grid network.  What is a lot more exciting and realistic prospect is fiber-to-the-home.   Verizon is really jumping on the ball on this, followed maybe by SBC.  Thank god for the cable companies (who in a sense are doing fiber-to-the-curb right now, and are forcing the phone companies towards fiber).  Google for Verizon Fiber Home.

Title: Any computer whizzes got a scoop?
Post by: Maniac on July 20, 2004, 08:04:30 AM

We been having this in Scandinavia for years now...

Title: Any computer whizzes got a scoop?
Post by: Trell on July 20, 2004, 08:16:44 AM

coax had more than enough through put for anythiing they send to houses,  I meen look at  ds3  at least in the office all it is, is 2 coax cables

Range is the only think i am not sure about with coax