HomePlug(R) Powerline Alliance Announces Doubling of HomePlug Product Shipments from Eight Million to 16 Million in Last 12 Months

Wednesday March 5, 1:56 am ET
HomePlug Certified Product Shipments Demonstrate Clear Market Leadership in Europe While Multiple HomePlug Suppliers Exhibit Products at CeBIT 2008


HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The HomePlug® Powerline Alliance today announced it has doubled the number of HomePlug products shipped globally in the last 12 months from eight million to 16 million and that its members will showcase a wide range of HomePlug AV, HomePlug 1.0 and HomePlug Command & Control (HomePlug C&C) compliant products from numerous international HomePlug member companies at CeBIT 2008 in Hannover, Germany, from March 4-9. The HomePlug Pavilion – located at Hall 13, Stand B56, and easily recognizable with its “Red House” design – will feature exciting new products from member companies Asoka, devolo AG, GigaFast, Gigle, Intellon, LEA, ST&T and Yitran, as well as additional Alliance members throughout exhibit halls.

“Over the last 12 months, global shipments of HomePlug compatible products have more than doubled, from eight millions to more than 16 millions,” said Frederic Onado from SPiDCOM Technologies, who serves as vice president, EMEA of the HomePlug Alliance. “With the extensive range of products available globally, especially in Europe, this growth demonstrates that consumers worldwide are enjoying the benefits of HomePlug compatible products more and more, and that HomePlug technologies are clearly the choice of consumers in Europe.”

Founded in 2000, the HomePlug Alliance is the only powerline communications (PLC) organization to offer an open-standard based technology backed by multiple silicon providers and ensures interoperability and compatibility through a strict product certification process that was developed by product manufacturers worldwide.

With more than 16 million HomePlug-enabled products in use on six continents, HomePlug technology is the leading global standard for high-speed powerline networks. Additionally, utilities and access providers are aggressively deploying HomePlug in BPL applications around the world for electric grid management, automatic meter reading applications, Command and Control, and broadband to the home. This growing interest in BPL and Command and Control applications continues to be a driving force behind the HomePlug Alliance.