Well, there’s an interesting advertising angle…
In what has to be, to date, the most unusual perk to adding broadband service, it’s been reported in Australia that rolling out broadband weeds out (pun fully intended) drug pushers. In this case, it is specifically the more obscure broadband over power line technology, which allows companies to monitor unusually heavy (or stolen) power usage that can indicate indoor hydroponic setups. Forget efficiency in your home or office. Forget discounted rates for triple-play bundles. Forget stepping into the 21st century. Say Yes to Broadband, Say No to Drugs. Just when you think you’ve heard it all…