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13 April 2005 - The European Commission has issued a recommendation that will open the market of high-speed broadband connections via the electricity grid and boost competition with new suppliers.
Internet access via power lines has so far taken hold in only a few urban areas, but with over 200 million power lines running directly into houses, schools and businesses within the EU, the potential is huge.
Vice President Verheugen, commissioner for Enterprise and Industry, said: "The prerequisite is a clear and balanced regulatory environment for attracting new players and new investment to the power line broadband communications market. This Commission recommendation will provide this clarity."
Energy market liberalization across the EU has created new opportunities for utilities to exploit their existing power supply cables to create an alternative broadband supply route. In many cases, uncertainty about the rules governing this market has been a barrier to entry.
The Commission has recommended that Member States remove any unjustified regulatory obstacles, in particular from utility companies, on the deployment of broadband power line communication systems.
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