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Data- and telecommunication form an essential part of a power system control (PSC) system as broadband communication capabilities open up possibilities that were not realistic only a decade ago. These new possibilities should be exploited in a structured and efficient way, providing more effective power system operation, which in turn is a necessity for the power companies in a deregulated market. This paper highlights some important research topics and their directions in the area of power systems communication. The paper does not aim to be completely comprehensive; the topics are not defined to a full degree. Rather, the paper should serve the purpose of pointing out these important topics, which are mostly of applied research kind, and to raise interest in the subject in the power engineering area.