Pilot in Pennsylvania: Wireless Internet Delivered By Broadband Over Power Line

Last week the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved Duquesne Light Company and Duquesne Broadband to permit the initiation of an Internet pilot program across the utility's distribution wires for 2,000 households in Monroeville.

This select group of Duquesne Light customers will experience high-speed wireless Internet service delivered through broadband over power line (BPL) technology by Duquesne Broadband.

PUC approval enables Duquesne Broadband to expand its BPL offer throughout the Duquesne Light service area in the coming months. Earlier this year, the company introduced the service to a small test group of customers in Monroeville.

At a monthly price, pilot customers can receive a full line of services, including unlimited Internet access, multiple email accounts, spam blocking, anti-virus protection and parental controls, via a secure, personal connection.

Customers within the pilot area can begin subscribing to the service beginning Dec 26.