Both BPL and Wimax will be able to provide broadband internet connection. The difference is, how they will deliver it. Image: DEAN HOLLINGSWORTH/DMN Broadband over power lines will use existing electric / power lines to provide broadband access while WiMax will have to install new poles or towers to distribute the broadband signal.
Power lines Communication (PLC) and Broadband over Power Lines (BPL) are technologies that has been waiting for a “boom” and boost from the Information Technology industry. image source In the US, after President Obama approved the Stimulus plan, the tech community became alive amidst the global economic crisis. The Stimulus plan had a budget provision [ Read More ]
When PLDT and San Miguel Corporation (SMC) was able to secure a board membership at Meralco, It never entered my mind that they would be needing the electric company for their “tech needs”. To give you a glimpse of what you’ll be able to read in this post… Imagine one day, you plug your computer in [ Read More ]