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Wireless-broadband over power lines networks: A promising broadband solution in rural areas

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

Summary. Wireless-broadband over power lines (W-BPL) technology combines power line communication and wireless transmission to deliver broadband access in rural areas where traditional infrastructure investment is economically unfeasible. A trial deployment in rural Greece demonstrated that this hybrid approach successfully provides broadband services and enables smart grid applications across a 70 km medium-voltage power network, offering a cost-effective alternative for remote communities.

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Tsiropoulos, G. I., Sarafi, A. M., & Cottis, P. G.. (2009). Wireless-broadband over power lines networks: A promising broadband solution in rural areas. https://doi.org/10.1109/ptc.2009.5282200

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DOI
10.1109/ptc.2009.5282200
Countries
Greece
Regions
Europe
Categories
broadband-and-digital
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2026-04-28