Hybrid wireless-broadband over power lines: A promising broadband solution in rural areas

Angeliki M. Sarafi, Georgios I. Tsiropoulos, Panayotis G. Cottis · 2009 · IEEE Communications Magazine

Summary. A hybrid wireless-broadband over power lines network deployed across 107 km of medium voltage power grid in rural Greece successfully delivers broadband access and smart grid applications to sparsely populated areas. The system exploits existing power infrastructure combined with wireless technology to overcome the low profitability and adoption barriers that typically prevent broadband projects in rural regions, demonstrating this approach as a viable alternative solution.

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Sarafi, A. M., Tsiropoulos, G. I., & Cottis, P. G.. (2009). Hybrid wireless-broadband over power lines: A promising broadband solution in rural areas. IEEE Communications Magazine. https://doi.org/10.1109/mcom.2009.5307478

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DOI: 10.1109/mcom.2009.5307478
Countries: Greece
Regions: Europe
Categories: broadband-and-digital, energy
Added: 2026-04-28