Table of Contents
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
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