“…In a Home Area Network (HAN) panel, after lots of discussion on new functionality for homeowners and their utilities and service providers, a man stood up, and, addressing CEOs from HAN start-ups, spoke with authority: “I see your focus is on new Smart Grid functionality and capabilities. But remember: reliability trumps everything. Don’t forget it.” He’s right of course, and it was a sobering moment...” –>Smart Grid Security Blog – May 24, 2010
The Home Area Network, fostered by the new ITU-T G.hn standard, must address the reliability of the Internet connection, the cable television service, the smart grid requirements, and the telephone communications imperative. All these services are needed for the successful HAN business case.