Broadband Powerline Communications News
October 2002

HomePlug® AV Designed to Provide Network of Choice for Home Entertainment

SAN RAMON, Calif., October 24, 2002 - The HomePlug Powerline Alliance, an industry consortium established to provide a forum for the development of an open specification of home powerline networking products and services, today announced plans for the next version of its technical specification. Named HomePlug AV, the new specification will be designed to support distribution of data and multi-stream entertainment including High Definition television (HDTV) and Standard Definition television (SDTV) throughout the home.

Speakers from the Federal Communications Commission, Cable Labs, InStat/MDR, Microsoft, Motorola and ZD AnchorDesk Share Insights and Intelligence on Home Powerline Networking

SAN RAMON, Calif., October 15, 2002 - Designed to stimulate discussion on the hottest topics in home networking, “The Network Behind the Power Outlet” member meeting and conference will feature a program packed with market leaders and industry executives who will direct sessions, moderate panels and chair roundtables.