The Long Tail of Loop Distance for Broadband over Power Lines: Finding a New Niche for Rural Telecommunications in Brazil
Summary. Broadband over power lines (BPL) technology transmits internet signals through existing electrical infrastructure, offering a cost-effective alternative to cable and DSL for rural areas. This study evaluates BPL's potential as a telecommunications solution for remote regions in Brazil, examining how it can deliver high-speed backbone connectivity and last-mile access through residential power distribution networks.
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Fink, D., Zo, H., & Rho, J. J.. (2008). The Long Tail of Loop Distance for Broadband over Power Lines: Finding a New Niche for Rural Telecommunications in Brazil. https://doi.org/10.1109/iccit.2008.376
Fink, Daniel, et al. “The Long Tail of Loop Distance for Broadband over Power Lines: Finding a New Niche for Rural Telecommunications in Brazil.” 2008. https://doi.org/10.1109/iccit.2008.376.
Fink, Daniel, Hangjung Zo, and Jae Jeung Rho. 2008. “The Long Tail of Loop Distance for Broadband over Power Lines: Finding a New Niche for Rural Telecommunications in Brazil.” https://doi.org/10.1109/iccit.2008.376.
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- 10.1109/iccit.2008.376
- Countries
- Brazil
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- South America
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- broadband-and-digital
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- 2026-04-28