does anybody know if the technology is out ,to get INTERNET, by just plug into a electrical wall outlet.thanks

Question

there was some talk, that it was going to be tried somewhere in canada . just plug your PC in any wall outlet and the way you go.

Answer 1

Yes, the technology exists and it is called powerline broadband (part of Home Plug networking). Spain (and Europe) are in the forefront , with South America using it as well.

It is very convenient for big high-rise buildings; otherwise you need lots of repeaters from the base station.

At home, you still need some sort of an adaptor though, unless it is already built-in into your PC.

Answer 2

ought to help to allure to close what us of a,yet when in the united kingdom, does the socket have an on/off swap?,if so this might want to be off at the same time as placing any electric powered merchandise,in the different case it ought to draw an arc(spark).if the element your plugging in is switched to on yet you need to truly have a lose cord connection in the socket. If this only occurs with this one socket, then get it regarded at before you employ it lower back

Answer 3

Broadband over Power Lines (BPL) is being tested in a few places in the U.S.

So far the tests have shown that BPL is causing serious interference to radio communications. Similar to driving under a high-tension power line while listening to AM radio in your car.

Answer 4

No not heard about that. But that would get those pesky phone lines off the side of my house!

Answer 5

nope, but google just had a prank going about it through your pluming pipes for April Fools Day.

Answer 6

transmission of information through polarity would be neat. PSE&G would be the new Napster.

Answer 7

no i wouldnt think the internet is a serperate line