Broadband Powerline: Market Myth or Reality?

This publication has been discontinued on July 19, 2011.

Introduction

Abstract

In an increasingly competitive market for broadband technology, powerline broadband, often referred to as Broadband Powerline (BPL), Powerline Carrier (PLC), or Powerline Telecommunications (PLT), has emerged as a dark horse technology in a market that is becoming increasingly saturated by DSL and cable Internet alternatives. This brief discusses the current status of powerline broadband access relative to the rest of the market, giving and overview of potential drivers and barriers to adoption.

For the purpose of this report only "pure" BPL systems are considered. BPL solutions incorporating WiFi access as the consumer connection method, solutions which avoid using the MV line for long distance data delivery, and other hybrid BPL solutions are not included. BPL home networking statistics are also presented for all three regions.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Chapter 1 -- Introduction, Scope & Methodology

• 1.0Introduction, Scope & Methodology
  • 1.0.1Key Objectives
• 1.1Scope
  • 1.1.1Definitions
• 1.2Methodology
  • 1.2.1Information Sources
  • 1.2.2Quantitative Analysis

Chapter 2 -- Global Broadband Market Overview

• 2.0Global Broadband Market Overview
• 2.1The American Broadband Market
• 2.2The Asian Broadband Market
• 2.3The EMEA Broadband Market

Chapter 3 -- Broadband Powerline Technology Overview

• 3.0Broadband Powerline Technology Overview
• 3.1How it Works
• 3.2Technological Issues

Chapter 4 -- Broadband Powerline Market Overview

• 4.0Broadband Powerline Market Overview
• 4.1BPL Standards and Regulations Status
  • 4.1.1Standardization
  • 4.1.2Regulation
• 4.2BPL Market Drivers and Barriers
  • 4.2.1Drivers
  • 4.2.2Market Barriers
• 4.3Potential BPL Markets
  • 4.3.1Urban Market
  • 4.3.2Suburban Market
  • 4.3.3Rural Market

Chapter 5 -- Power Utility Companies and Broadband Powerline

• 5.0Power Utility Companies and Broadband Powerline
• 5.1Landlord Model
• 5.2Operator Model

Chapter 6 -- Broadband Powerline Home Networking Market

• 6.0 Broadband Powerline Home Networking Market
• 6.1Broadband Powerline History
• 6.2The Pros and Cons of Powerline Home Networking
• 6.3Powerline Networking Organizations and Companies
  • 6.3.1HomePlug Powerline Alliance
  • 6.3.2 CEA R7.3
  • 6.3.3 ReadyWire
  • 6.3.4CE-Powerline Communication Alliance (CEPCA)
• 6.4Broadband Powerline Home Network Market

Chapter 7 -- Broadband Powerline Market Forecasts

• 7.0BPL Market Forecasts
  • 7.0.1Market Forecasts Risks
• 7.1Global Market Outlook
• 7.2Americas BPL Market Outlook
• 7.3Asia-Pacific BPL Market Outlook
• 7.4EMEA BPL Market Outlook

Figures

• 2.1Worldwide Broadband Subscriber by Region 2005 and 2010
• 2.2Americas Broadband Subscribers by Access Type 2005 to 2010
• 2.3Asia-Pacific Broadband Subscribers by Access Type 2005 to 2010
• 2.4EMEA Broadband Subscribers by Access Type 2005 to 2010
• 7.1Worldwide Broadband Growth Rate by Access Technology 2004 to 2010
• 7.2Worldwide BPL Subscribers by Region 2005 and 2010
• 7.3Americas Broadband Growth Rate by Access Technology 2004 to 2010
• 7.4Americas BPL Subscribers by Country 2005 and 2010
• 7.5Asia-Pacific Broadband Growth Rate by Access Technology 2004 to 2010
• 7.6Asia-Pacific BPL Subscribers by Country 2005 and 2010
• 7.7EMEA Broadband Growth Rate by Access Technology 2004 to 2010
• 7.8EMEA BPL Subscribers by Country 2005 and 2010

Tables

• 2.1Worldwide Summary Broadband Access Subscribers by Type
• 2.2Americas Summary Broadband Access Subscribers by Type
• 2.3Asia-Pacific Summary Broadband Access Subscribers by Type
• 2.4EMEA Summary Broadband Access Subscribers by Type
• 6.1Broadband Powerline Home Network Installations by Region 2002 to 2010
• 7.1Worldwide Broadband Powerline Subscribers 2002 to 2010
• 7.2Americas Broadband Powerline Subscribers 2002 to 2010
• 7.3Asia-Pacific Broadband Powerline Subscribers 2002 to 2010
• 7.4EMEA Broadband Powerline Subscribers 2002 to 2010

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