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ARTICLE · 31 MAY 2006

E.news @ Gowlings – May 2006

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Contents

  • California To Test Delivery Of Broadband Internet Over Power Lines
  • Beatles Lose Trade-Mark Battle With Apple Computer
  • Artists Seeking More Digital Music Royalties
  • CRTC Told To Rethink Voice Over IP Ruling
  • EU Draft Law Calls For Jail Time For Counterfeiting
  • BPI Calls For Legalization Of Personal Music Copying
  • U.S. Courts Cracking Down On Spyware Operators
  • E-Mail Spammer Could Face 5 Years In Prison
  • French President Hopes To Create Google Rival

California To Test Delivery Of Broadband Internet Over Power Lines

The California Public Utilities Commission approved a plan allowing Internet service providers to test the delivery of Internet services over power lines throughout the state. According to the Commission, broadband over power lines, or BPL, could become a new competitor to Internet services delivered via telephone, cable or satellites and help reduce prices for consumers. BPL technology could also facilitate the development

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