Large In-building BPL networks get ACA Approval

http://www.skynetglobal.com/default.asp?objectID=233

It was reported in `Communications Day' that SkyNetGlobal claim to have
gained approval from the ACA for their in-building powerline communications
networks. The company currently has exclusive powerline access agreements
with 51 buildings covering more than 10,000 residences. With the ACA
permission, their plan is to achieve national coverage of 500 buildings over
the next 24 months covering approximately 100,000 apartments.

With subscriber uptake of about 20% per building SkyNetGlobal expects to
sign up 200,000 subscribers by 2006. Additionally they plan to offer VoIP
and Video on demand services over the powerline. Following the announcement
SkyNetGlobal shares jumped 12.8%, ("Communications Day" Friday, 2nd July).

Large high rise applications are seen as a prime market for BPL technology
as the cost of cabling to individual apartments in these buildings can be
very high, and a BPL system can be extremely cost effective.


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