Broadband Powerline: The Third Wire

Content

• 1 Executive Summary
  • 1.1 Overview
  • 1.2 Report Findings
• 2 Scope And Methodology
  • 2.1 Scope
  • 2.2 Methodology
    • 2.2.1 Primary Research
    • 2.2.2 Secondary Research
    • 2.2.3 Trend Tracking
    • 2.2.4 Global Subscriber Forecasts
    • 2.2.5 Global Revenue Forecasts
  • 2.3 Target Audience
• 3 Introduction To Powerline Communications
  • 3.1 Terminology
  • 3.2 Narrowband Powerline
  • 3.3 Broadband Powerline
  • 3.4 Assessment
• 4 Bpl Infrastructure
  • 4.1 Types Of Ac Systems
  • 4.2 Power Distribution System
  • 4.3 Differences In Grid Architecture
  • 4.4 Bpl Components
  • 4.5 Bpl Transmission
  • 4.6 Bpl Frequencies
  • 4.7 Bpl Security
  • 4.8 Assessment
• 5 Standardization Activity
  • 5.1 Overview
  • 5.2 Opera Specification
    • 5.2.1 Opera Project
    • 5.2.2 Opera Specification Highlights
    • 5.2.3 Baseline Specification - Ds2
  • 5.3 Homeplug Specification
    • 5.3.1 Homeplug Powerline Alliance
    • 5.3.2 First Homeplug Indoor Specification
    • 5.3.3 Homeplug Av Specification
    • 5.3.4 Homeplug Access Standard
  • 5.4 Consumer Electronics Powerline Communication Alliance Specification
  • 5.5 Ieee P1901 Standard
  • 5.6 Assessment
• 6 Bpl Interference And Regulatory Involvement
  • 6.1 Bpl Interference
    • 6.1.1 Interference Characteristics
    • 6.1.2 Overcoming Interference
  • 6.2 Regulatory Involvement
    • 6.2.1 Basic Requirements
    • 6.2.2 U.S. Regulations
• 6. 3 American Radio Relay League's Postition
  • 6.4 Assessment
• 7 Bpl Applications
  • 7.1 Broadband Access
  • 7.2 Broadband Utility Applications
    • 7.2.1 Smart Grid
    • 7.2.2 Ibm's Intelligent Utility Network Initiative
    • 7.2.3 Ds2-Based Intelligent Electricity Networks Initiative
    • 7.2.4 Homeplug-Based Smart Grid And Amr Offerings
    • 7.2.5 Telkonet's Solutions
    • 7.2.6 Other Initiatives
  • 7.3 Narrowband Powerline Solutions
    • 7.3.1 Homeplug Command And Control Standard
    • 7.3.2 Endesa's Automatic Meter Management Solution
  • 7.4 Assessment
• 8 Competing Access Technologies
  • 8.1 Dsl
    • 8.1.1 Adsl
    • 8.1.2 Adsl2 & Adsl2+
    • 8.1.3 Shdsl
    • 8.1.4 Vdsl & Vdsl2
  • 8.2 Cable Modem
    • 8.2.1 Docsis 1.0 & Docsis 2.0
    • 8.2.2 Docsis 3.0
  • 8.3 Fiber-To-The-User
    • 8.3.1 Point-To-Point Network
    • 8.3.2 Passive Optical Network (Pon)
  • 8.4 Assessment
• 9 Marketplace Developments
  • 9.1 Bpl Technology Evolution
  • 9.2 Bpl Business Models
  • 9.3 Broadband Competition
    • 9.3.1 Information Service Classification
    • 9.3.2 Isps As Broadband Providers
    • 9.3.3 Role Of Earthlink And Google
  • 9.4 Bpl's Growth Factors
    • 9.4.1 Deregulatory Movement
    • 9.4.2 Last-Mile Solutions
    • 9.4.3 Underserved Areas
    • 9.4.4 End-To-End Solutions
  • 9.5 Bpl's Demand Inhibitors
    • 9.5.1 Technical Questions
    • 9.5.2 User Perception
    • 9.5.3 Power Industry Mores
    • 9.5.4 Power Industry Telecom Forays
  • 9.6 Assessment
• 10 Bpl Deployments
  • 10.1 Overview
  • 10.2 North America
    • 10.2.1 United States
    • 10.2.2 Canada
    • 10.2.3 Other Trials/Deployments
  • 10.3 Europe
    • 10.3.1 Austria
    • 10.3.2 Finland
    • 10.3.3 France
    • 10.3.4 Germany
    • 10.3.5 Ireland
    • 10.3.6 Italy
    • 10.3.7 Norway
    • 10.3.8 Spain
    • 10.3.9 Sweden
    • 10.3.10 Switzerland
    • 10.3.11 United Kingdom
    • 10.3.12 Other Countries
  • 10.4 Asia-Pacific
    • 10.4.1 Australia
    • 10.4.2 China (Including Hong Kong)
    • 10.4.3 South Korea
    • 10.4.4 Other Countries
  • 10.5 Latin America
    • 10.5.1 Brazil
    • 10.5.2 Mexico
    • 10.5.3 Other Countries
  • 10.6 Africa And Middle East
    • 10.6.1 South Africa
    • 10.6.2 Other Countries
• 11 Market Forecasts
  • 11.1 Global Forecasts
    • 11.1.1 Global Revenue
    • 11.1.2 Global Subscribers
  • 11.2 Asia-Pacific Forecasts
    • 11.2.1 Asia-Pacific Revenue
    • 11.2.2 Asia-Pacific Subscribers
  • 11.3 European Forecasts
    • 11.3.1 European Revenue
    • 11.3.2 European Subscribers
  • 11.4 North American Forecasts
    • 11.4.1 North American Revenue
    • 11.4.2 North American Subscribers
  • 11.5 Latin American Forecasts
    • 11.5.1 Latin American Revenue
    • 11.5.2 Latin American Subscribers
  • 11.6 Africa And Middle East Forecasts
    • 11.6.1 Africa And Middle East Revenue
    • 11.6.2 Africa And Middle East Subscribers
• 12 Vendor Marketplace
  • 12.1 Equipment Vendors
    • 12.1.1 Competitive Landscape
    • 12.1.2 Vendor Profiles
  • 12.2 Semiconductor Vendors
    • 12.2.1 Competitive Landscape
    • 12.2.2 Vendor Profiles
• 13 Conclusions And Recommendations
  • 13.1 Conclusions
  • 13.2 Recommendations
    • 13.2.1 For Power Utilities
    • 13.2.2 For Service Providers
    • 13.2.3 For Equipment Vendors
    • 13.2.4 For Regulators
  • Appendix 1: P1901 Working Group
  • Appendix 2: Acronyms
• List Of Figures
  • Figure 1 - Bpl Revenue Growth Curve - 2006-2013
  • Figure 2 - Plc/Bpl Signal Modulation
  • Figure 3 - Bpl System Architecture
  • Figure 4- Bpl Components
  • Figure 5 - Bpl Global Service Revenue, 2006-2013
  • Figure 6 - Bpl Service Revenue Growth Rate - 2006-2013
  • Figure 7- Bpl Revenue Share By Region, 2006
  • Figure 8 - Revenue Share By Region, 2013
  • Figure 9 - Bpl Global Subscribers, 2006-2013
  • Figure 10 - Bpl Subscriber Growth Rate
  • Figure 11 - Bpl Subscribers By Region, 2006
  • Figure 12 - Bpl Subscribers By Region, 2013
  • Figure 13 - Bpl Asia-Pacific Revenue, 2006-2013
  • Figure 14- Bpl Asia-Pacific Subscribers, 2006-2013
  • Figure 15: Bpl European Revenue, 2006-2013
  • Figure 16 - Bpl European Subscribers, 2006-2013
  • Figure 17 - Bpl North American Revenue, 2006-2013
  • Figure 18 - Bpl North America Subscribers, 2006-2013
  • Figure 19 - Bpl Latin American Revenue, 2006-2013
  • Figure 20 - Bpl Latin America Subscribers, 2006-2013
  • Figure 21 - Bpl Africa And Middle East Revenue, 2006-2013
  • Figure 22 - Bpl Africa-Middle East Subscribers, 2006-2013
• List Of Tables
  • Table 1: Bpl Systems Matrix
  • Table 2: Frequency Bands For Aeronautical Stations And Aircraft Receivers