The Future of HomePlug/In-house PLC and Access BPL

Analysis of Technology, Regulatory and Competitive Landscapes

HomePlug/In-house PLC and Access BPL face steep challenges in building their relevance to home networking and broadband access markets, respectively. While HomePlug/PLC’s supporters hope it can coexist with other networking technologies in the home, how will the competition view it? Are IC and component vendors as broadminded as the equipment vendor community in supporting multiple networking technologies?

Access BPL has much tougher challenges: it must compete with other leading broadband access platforms, at least in some markets. What are the major challenges for BPL, and how can utility and vendor communities work with regulators to address them?

These are some of the many issues addressed in this study, which examines overall market viability and its challenges, as well as focusing on individual vendors and providers. Detailed market forecasts are included for HomePlug/PLC shipments, BPL subscribers, CPE analysis and more.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • What will it take for HomePlug to survive in the home networking market?
  • Which embedded CE devices will penetrate the market faster than others?
  • Will routers and gateways with PLC chips outsell adapters?
  • What are the regulatory challenges for BPL across the leading regions?
  • What is the penetration of BPL compared to other leading platforms: cable, DSL and fiber?
  • Where are BPL trials taking place and how successful are they?

Who Needs This Report?

  • HomePlug Vendors
  • In-house PLC Vendors
  • Network Equipment Vendors
  • BPL CPE IC vendors
  • BPL CPE Equipment Vendors
  • BPL and Utility Service Providers
  • Telco and Cable SPs
  • Global Regulators and Governments