Explaining factors influencing the consumer adoption of broadband

Dwivedi, Yogesh K.; AlSudairi, Mohammed A. T.; Irani, Zahir

doi:10.1504/ijbis.2010.032939

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“…A total of 301 usable survey responses were obtained (see Table 4). A response rate of 20% was achieved, which is comparable to similar previous studies of broadband adoption and use by households (Brown & Venkatesh 2005;Dwivedi, Alsudairi & Irani 2010;Dwivedi, Choudrie & Brinkman 2006). Table 4 shows the geographical distribution of household survey responses across the WDR.…”

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“…The supply of broadband in rural areas of developed countries has been much lower compared to urban areas (ABS 2013a; Dobson, Jackson & Gengatharen 2013;Dwivedi, Alsudairi & Irani 2010;Grubesic 2012;Kawade & Nekovee 2012;Prieger 2013;Rajabiun & Middleton 2013). A combination of poor telecommunications infrastructure coverage, low population density, inadequate regulation, and a focus by telecommunications companies on high-cost technologies designed for urban markets makes internet connectivity in many rural areas a complex and costly proposition (Arai, Naganuma & Satake 2012;Grubesic 2012;Hill, Troshani & Burgan 2014;Kawade & Nekovee 2012).…”

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The Supply and Use of Broadband in Rural Australia: An Explanatory Case Study of the Western Downs Region

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Tiwari

Alam

2016

AJIS

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This research seeks to provide an understanding of broadband infrastructure supply and its relationship with household broadband use and satisfaction in rural Australia through an explanatory case study of the Western Downs Region (WDR). The Broadband Ecosystem provided a comprehensive framework for examining broadband infrastructure supply and household use and satisfaction with broadband services. Publicly available data was used to map the coverage of broadband access technologies in WDR. A large scale survey assessed household use and satisfaction with broadband services available in WDR. Our findings indicate that rural regions such as WDR are highly reliant on wireless broadband which is more variable in reliability and less affordable comparative to wired broadband. Our findings also indicate that household dissatisfaction with wireless broadband services is particularly evident in remote and outer regional areas. This suggests that the lack of reliable and affordable wireless broadband services with adequate data quotas are a real barrier to rural communities such as the WDR actively participating in a digital future. This study provided a number of important contributions. The broadband ecosystem provided a comprehensive framework for understanding the complex problem of broadband access in rural Australia by analysing two units of analysis, broadband infrastructure (supply) and broadband use and satisfaction (demand). Broadband infrastructure is an important and under-researched area in information systems. Future government policy needs to ensure that access to reliable and high speed broadband services is part of its universal service obligation so that the current shortcomings in broadband infrastructure in rural Australia will be prioritised and addressed. We believe this will require a commitment from future Governments to facilitate both public and private investment in broadband infrastructure in rural Australia.

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The Supply and Use of Broadband in Rural Australia: An Explanatory Case Study of the Western Downs Region

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Tiwari

Alam

2016

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“…This digital divide increases the already-existing disparities among the rural and marginalized populations (Alam and Imran 2015;Bowles 2012). As per the studies done by (Dwivedi, Alsudairi, and Irani 2010) and (Reede 2011), it has been observed that the extensive use of the Internet is often associated with social and economic well-being. It has also been noted that the easy availability of Internet services is related to a nation's growth and development (Bowles and Wilson 2010).…”

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Assessing the Impact of the Digital Divide on Indian Society: A Study of Social Exclusion

Singh

2021

Research in Social Change

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The digital divide is an important issue in developing nations, especially during Covid-19 times. The notion of the digital divide gained prominence in the 1990s. The characterization of the idea of the digital divide has evolved with time and is currently recognized as “lack of knowledge, access or infrastructure.” It can be comprehended as a barrier for the general masses, particularly in developing countries. Information and communication technology (ICT) now occupies a significant role in our lives (especially in Covid-19 times). India is known for its social diversity. However, some groups and categories of people have historically been excluded and continue to be excluded today. This study focuses on the assessment of the impact of the digital divide on Indian society, specifically on the phenomenon of social exclusion because of the digitalization of almost all aspects of our lives. The research gap observed is that the digital divide can have serious concerns for future growth since it impedes social mobility, creates impediments, and exacerbates social inaccessibility for disadvantaged groups. To obtain an adequate sample size, respondents are chosen using simple random sampling technique of probability sampling. Statistical techniques such as validity and reliability analysis, T-test, ANOVA, and correlation-regression are used to present quantitative data. The study's expected outcome will be to provide a vigilant roadmap for policymakers and public institutions to strengthen nationhood among the masses while promoting social inclusion. Modern Indian society should strive for inclusion, and there should be no discrimination in terms of digital accessibility, which could paralyze the developing nation.

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Developing a conceptual model for investigating adoption of knowledge management system in Saudi Arabian public sector

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Dwivedi

Williams

2013

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Explaining factors influencing the consumer adoption of broadband

Cited by 6 publications

References 39 publications

The Supply and Use of Broadband in Rural Australia: An Explanatory Case Study of the Western Downs Region

The Supply and Use of Broadband in Rural Australia: An Explanatory Case Study of the Western Downs Region

Assessing the Impact of the Digital Divide on Indian Society: A Study of Social Exclusion

Developing a conceptual model for investigating adoption of knowledge management system in Saudi Arabian public sector

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