South Africa: DS2- based Broadband over power lines

[30 Mar 2006 10:05]

Broadband over power lines

Broadband services provider Goal Technology Solution has launched its new power line communications (PLC) solution, based on the 200Mbps chip set from DS2, which makes it commercially viable to deliver in excess of 5Mbps. This level of bandwidth allows voice over internet protocol (VOiP), high quality TV and smooth video streaming, as well as fast internet connectivity. "By using PLC, South African companies can benefit from a 15-20% reduction in the cost of communication services", says Adrian Maguire, CEO, Goal Technology Solutions (GTS). "To get connected is as simple as adding a head-in into an electric circuit, and then it is plug-and-play."