After all that hype surrounding broadband through the power rails, we are still waiting for the technology to reach the mass. And while IDA is tapping into Wimax to provide islandwide Wi-Fi coverage, another exciting technology to provide broadband is being developed. Although there is no proof of concept yet, the initial research and theories sound really exciting!
Nethercomm is developing a way to use ultra wideband (UWB) signals to transmit data at broadband speeds through natural-gas pipes. Yeah, the same pipes that supply our households with gas for cooking. It is an infrastructure that is already available in most, if not, all homes.
This is how it works: UWB is a developing communication technology that delivers very high-speed network data rates, but at higher power levels it can interfere with other wireless signals. By adapting UWB radio transmitters and receivers to send wireless signals through natural gas pipes, the problem is resolved. This is because the pipes are buried underground, minimizing the interferences.
The potential of this technology looks really promising. With more choice of broadband providers, it will provide competition and lower the cost for consumers. In well-planned urbanized countries like Singapore where most people live in flats with gas pipes reaching to everyone's home, Singapore will be a ideal location to test this technology. Of cuz, with so much said, it may take a few years before this technology becomes realistic. And the problems which developers may face are not clear yet. Let us keep our fingers crossed!
Read the complete article here on CNET News.
Nethercomm is developing a way to use ultra wideband (UWB) signals to transmit data at broadband speeds through natural-gas pipes. Yeah, the same pipes that supply our households with gas for cooking. It is an infrastructure that is already available in most, if not, all homes.
This is how it works: UWB is a developing communication technology that delivers very high-speed network data rates, but at higher power levels it can interfere with other wireless signals. By adapting UWB radio transmitters and receivers to send wireless signals through natural gas pipes, the problem is resolved. This is because the pipes are buried underground, minimizing the interferences.
The potential of this technology looks really promising. With more choice of broadband providers, it will provide competition and lower the cost for consumers. In well-planned urbanized countries like Singapore where most people live in flats with gas pipes reaching to everyone's home, Singapore will be a ideal location to test this technology. Of cuz, with so much said, it may take a few years before this technology becomes realistic. And the problems which developers may face are not clear yet. Let us keep our fingers crossed!
Read the complete article here on CNET News.
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btw, know of any sites I can host those files?
We should really keep our fingers really really crossed.
Broadband prices still haven't drop or should I say haven't drop enough compared to other countries who started later than sg.
More choice of broadband != lower cost ba... At least for Sg. :( even the recent drop for the 512K line is for dialup users to upgrade.
I agree that sg will be good place to test though.