*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 40203* NEWS News media Information 202 / 418- 0500 TTY 202 / 418- 2555 Fax- On- Demand 202 / 418- 2830 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th Street, S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D. C. Circ 1974). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACTS: July 14, 2004 David Fiske, (202) 418- 0513 Richard Diamond, (202) 418- 0506 FCC Chairman Powell: The Future is Bright for Powerline Broadband Menlo Park, CA— Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael K. Powell issued the following statement following a demonstration of broadband over powerline technology at AT& T labs today. The demonstration was sponsored by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company and AT& T. “Powerline technology holds the great promise to bring high- speed Internet access to every power outlet in America. What I saw today has the potential to play a key role in meeting our goals to expand the availability and affordability of broadband. AT& T and Pacific Gas and Electric are to be applauded for leading the way for this innovative technology. “The future is bright for powerline broadband. We’ll continue at the FCC to explore ways to support this technology while protecting other services from interference.” -FCC- 1