The body responsible for setting standards for BPL Provider delivery has developed a list which will govern Broadband Over Powerline. The IEEE set forth the requirements for IEEE P1901 which covers aspects including VoIP, video and the raw data delivery. These standards have desperately been needed for deployment if BPL is ever going to compete with cable and dsl internet alternatives.

‘”Gaining agreement for BPL system requirements is a major achievement and clears the way for the working group to create a solid standard,” says Jean-Philippe Faure, chair of the IEEE P1901 Working Group.”’

Ten years after the first tests with BPL were done in the UK, the technology still hasn’t gained a foothold. It was recently pointed out here on Broadbandfocus.com, that broadband deployment is at 0.008% of the broadband lines in the United States. Standards in the industry will clear up confusion for those providers seeking the path for BPL deployment.