The geographical digital divide in broadband access and governmental policies in Japan: three case studies

Arai, Yasuhiko; Naganuma, Sae

doi:10.4000/netcom.453

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“…This study has confirmed, for U.S. counties, several well-known determinants from the digital divide literature. In particular, the independent variables that have the most prominent influence on social media are the following, along with supportive literature: age structure [10], college graduation [8,14,15,19,30,36,38,54], urban location [14,19,59,60], and race/ethnicity [27,28,30,51].…”

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Social Media Use in American Counties: Geography and Determinants

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Sarkar

Rosales

2019

IJGI

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This paper analyzes the spatial distribution and socioeconomic determinants of social media utilization in 3109 counties of the United States. A theory of determinants was modified from the spatially aware technology utilization model (SATUM). Socioeconomic factors including demography, economy, education, innovation, and social capital were posited to influence social media utilization dependent variables. Spatial analysis was conducted including exploratory analysis of geographic distribution and confirmatory screening for spatial randomness. The determinants were identified through ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analysis. Findings for the nation indicate that the major determinants are demographic factors, service occupations, ethnicities, and urban location. Furthermore, analysis was conducted for the U.S. metropolitan, micropolitan, and rural subsamples. We found that Twitter users were more heavily concentrated in southern California and had a strong presence in the Mississippi region, while Facebook users were highly concentrated in Colorado, Utah, and adjacent Rocky Mountain States. Social media usage was lowest in the Great Plains, lower Midwest, and South with the exceptions of Florida and major southern cities such as Atlanta. Measurements of the overall extent of spatial agglomeration were very high. The paper concludes by discussing the policy implications of the study at the county as well as national levels.

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Social Media Use in American Counties: Geography and Determinants

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2019

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“…4). As noted in our previous report, limited broadband access is typically found in mountainous areas (Arai and Naganuma, 2010 The diffusion pattern of Internet access through cable modem and cable television networks is peculiar compared with those of other broadband platforms. More than half of the municipalities have no cable modem service, whereas in 20.3% of the municipalities, all residents can access cable modem services.…”

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“…Although this program aimed to promote the deployment of cable TV systems, these networks can also be used for broadband Internet services and Internet protocol (IP) telephone services. As we pointed out previously, the operating incomes from Internet services in fact contribute considerably to the profitability of cable TV businesses (Arai and Naganuma, 2010).…”

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Local government broadband policies for areas with limited Internet access

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Naganuma²,

Satake³

2012

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“…Similar to Indonesia as archipelago country, in Japan where technologies grow so fast, the digital divide exists. According to Arai and Naganuma (2010), digital divide existed in Nishiokoppe Village, Hokkaido, Japan. These cities experienced digital divide because of geographical constraint, surrounded by mostly mountains and forests.…”

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Telecommunication access business model options in Maluku and Papua, the less-favored business regions in Indonesia

Oktarini¹,

Kawano

2019

DPRG

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Purpose This paper aims to provide feasible business model options that benefit all stakeholders; the government, the investor and especially the inhabitants in Maluku and Papua, the less-favored business regions in Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach Three feasible business model options result from ICT for development literature, current role of the government, other models and investment scheme review, statistical analysis, technology analysis and investment simulations. Findings This paper proposes three different feasible business model options. The infrastructure subsidy model, which combines 20 per cent private investment and 80 per cent government subsidy, is the most feasible business model based on investment simulations. This model which combines 20 per cent private investment and 80 per cent government subsidy provides stronger determination of Indonesian Government for serving rural and remote people. The revenue subsidy and the mixed project subsidy are alternative models that may provide more attractive schemes from the standpoint of investors. Research limitations/implications However, current paper has limitation which is subject to enhance for better analysis in future research such as implementation of the in-depth assessment of risk management system to deal with all exposed risks. Practical implications This paper provides that setting up a complete telecommunication access infrastructures in eastern Indonesia is feasible under new proposed models. Social implications The new proposed models provide stronger determination of Indonesian Government for serving rural and remote people and minimizing the digital divide in eastern area. Originality/value Under the new proposed models, the role and capacity of the government is adjusted. The government should dominate and be less dependent on private investment. Also, the government should shift from triggering service penetration into developing a complete infrastructure set up.

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The geographical digital divide in broadband access and governmental policies in Japan: three case studies

Cited by 10 publications

References 8 publications

Social Media Use in American Counties: Geography and Determinants

Social Media Use in American Counties: Geography and Determinants

Local government broadband policies for areas with limited Internet access

Telecommunication access business model options in Maluku and Papua, the less-favored business regions in Indonesia

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