# Broadband Over Power Lines
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2011-11-21 · Effective 2011-12-21 · 76 FR 71892
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-30045
- **Category:** broadband
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 71892
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 15
- **Publication date:** 2011-11-21
- **Effective date:** 2011-12-21
- **FCC docket:** ET Docket No. 04- 37
## Abstract

This document affirms the Commission's rules for Access Broadband over Power Line (Access BPL) systems. The Commission also makes certain minor modifications to improve and clarify the rules. These rules provide an appropriate balance between the dual objectives of providing for Access BPL technology that has potential applications for broadband and Smart Grid while protecting incumbent radio services against harmful interference.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/21/2011-30045/broadband-over-power-lines)
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