systems and methods for powerline communications are provided . a system can include a controller and an extension unit . the controller includes a plurality of transceivers , each of the plurality of transceivers are coupled to a powerline network and a switch coupled to each of the plurality of transceivers . the extension unit includes a transceiver coupled to the powerline network and an interface to a communication unit . the controller is coupled to a broadband wireless network via the powerline network and the switch of the controller switches communications between the extension unit and the broadband wireless network ..