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Internet and power lines

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    #2
    TomF
    Closed Accounts Posts: 645 ✭✭✭TomF


    I just saw a new article on surfing the Internet via your ESB line (although ESB isn't mentioned). It's at
    <http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,57240,00.html>


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    LoGiE
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 2,968 Mod ✭✭✭✭LoGiE


    Living In Ireland I wouldn't hold my breath...surfing the net at any great speed at a reasonable price is a long way of....
    Possible/Probable timeline for roll out of Internet access over national grid In Ireland.
    2003 US and mainland Europe trial Internet over Power lines
    2004 US and mainland Europe introduce product
    2004-2005 US and mainland Europe Product now popular alternative to DSL conections
    2006 ESB reviews previous plans for the use national grid for internet access. Determines a trial is needed as there's No strong evidence Irish people would use such a service....sigh


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    Gavin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,676 ✭✭✭Gavin


    this has been covered time and time again. Search the forum for the details, or IO. The ESB lines are not feasible for this system.

    Gav


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