Project objectives / Main objective
Submitted by operauser on Fri, 2007-02-23 13:10.
deployments in rural areas to reduce the digital divide
deployments in multi-dwelling units, in combination with fiber-to-the-building, to offer high-end triple-play services
deployments in high density areas, sharing a backbone connection between several multi-dwelling units, to offer low-cost double-play services
deployments to support utility-oriented services
"Becoming a real alternative to existing broadband technologies, PLC will enhance safety of communications and supply a real alternative to the customers, increasing competitiveness".
OPERA Phase 1 deliverables have demonstrated the capacity of PLC to serve as a broadband access technology. They are a valuable input for the on-going standardization activities. However, further work should still be performed in order to achieve an standardized PLC technology with improved features and behavior that allows addressing of new use cases that are envisioned, among them:
The major goals of OPERA Phase 2 are derived from this main objective