Powerline Area Networking – The Future of Broadband

On November 9, 1999 the future of Internet access was changed forever. Armed with a patent covering 46 different technologies involved in its Advanced Sub-Carrier Modulation™ process, Mediafusion began contacting power companies and building contractors promoting their new product. In less than twelve months, homes, schools, businesses and rural areas may be connected to the net transferring data at a blazing 2.5GB/sec.

Using a hub which replaces regular household electrical outlets, and the naturally occurring magnetic fields which surround power lines, Powerline Area Networks (PAN) will deliver phone, satellite, Internet, radio and video data at near light speeds without signal interference, degradation, or problems with electrical load imbalances. The entire setup for a household is predicted to cost a mere $60 making it much cheaper than current options, while bringing an exponentially larger transfer rate.

Using ground breaking technology, developer William “Luke” Stewart was able to design the necessary software/hardware combination to transfer data across power lines. Powerline Area Networks will encompass hardware installed in the home and powerlines as well as a Mediafusion control centers placed at electrical substations. Mr. Stewart states:

"We are developing a system with near-limitless capacity that will increase data transfer rates to the exabit region…With these incredible transmission capabilities, you’ll also see dramatic advances in hardware and software products that will further facilitate operating speeds for computers and computing – including the way computers talk to each other and share work with each other."

Mediafusion gives five reasons for using power lines and magnetic fields to transfer data:

• Coverage: Power lines are everywhere, and are the most extensive network of cables and wires to date.
• Modernity: Power lines are always kept up to date with the latest technologies and are the most modern of all networked cables.
• Strength: Power lines can carry a signal 2000 miles without weakening the signal compared to 20 miles for fiber optic cable, 15 miles for coaxial cable, or 5 miles for copper wiring.
• Speed: Electricity is transferred at near light speeds through power lines
• Capacity: Power lines can carry a much greater amount of data without confusion or bogging down the lines
• Simplicity: The lack of routers and other such problems with current wiring makes power lines much faster

Powerline Area Networking will be available in the third quarter of 2000, and licensing for the technology is already available for communications companies, power service providers, and any other interested businesses. When asked about the impact Mediafusion technologies will make on the lives of everyone, the company responded with:

”Advanced communications capability over the powerlines will impact every facet of our life, from education to working conditions, from medicine to consumer products, from financial transactions to space exploration. The computing power of the network will be exponentially more powerful than any supercomputer to date. The results of Media Fusion's magnetic resonance and microwave research are so groundbreaking, it is hard to predict just in how many ways these sciences will be applied”

To date, there are no businesses competing with Mediafusion in this area. BetaNews will keep you posted on further developments at Mediafusion and the availability of the hardware/software to turn your home into a Powerline Area Network and begin transferring data at light speed. Visit Mediafusion LLC. to learn more about the technology and processes involved in their patented system.