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electric power line, power line, powerline network
A data network which uses a building's electrical system as the transmission system and regular wall outlets as connecting points.

Powerline networks do not interfere with the delivery of electricity in the same circuit because the data are transmitted at a much higher frequency than the 60Hz or 50Hz used for AC (alternating current) power.

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