Download or read book Rural Consumer Internet Perspectives written by Angela Hollman and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital connectedness has grown markedly over the last ten years. However, digital deserts, particularly in rural areas, remain. Likewise, data documenting this phenomenon exists, though internet throughput at the household level and its connections to consumer satisfaction are understudied. This lacuna in scholarship is primarily due to the lack of robust data collected from individual households. This study aims to further our understanding of these dynamics by leveraging a unique high-resolution dataset of internet throughput speeds connected to demographic and satisfaction survey data. This dataset offers an unprecedented picture of the connections between internet performance, demographics, location, and household satisfaction. The dataset was created using two collection mechanisms. First, a modified Raspberry Pi, dubbed a Quantitative Throughput (QT) unit, is affixed to the household's primary internet connection. Through this process, ping data, download, and upload speeds were collected every five minutes for one week from approximately 250 rural households. Second, the device prompts the user to complete a survey, collecting demographic information and satisfaction indices of various aspects of their internet service. This combination of internet throughput data linked to household demographics and internet satisfaction allows for analyzing the connection between internet performance and consumer satisfaction at the hitherto understudied household level. We establish several unexpected trends in the data. Surprisingly, we find no correlation between throughput speed, performance, and household cost. However, we find the importance of the internet service provider (ISP) and type of internet connection media affecting overall satisfaction. Likewise, the spatial patterns that emerge from the data are closely linked to individual ISP accessibility. Certain ISPs and types of service perform significantly better, as evidenced by higher throughput metrics and overall reported satisfaction on the survey data. These results are confirmed using spatial clustering algorithms, which predominately group households by mode of delivery and ISP despite neither variable being used in the sorting process. Our findings suggest that certain broadband delivery methods provide markedly lower degrees of satisfaction and performance. This, combined with the dearth of competition in many rural areas, create pockets of low performance and satisfaction. Crucially, these areas of lower performance and satisfaction are not linked to any intrinsic aspects of rurality, such as population density or demographics; we often see markedly different numbers within relatively small geographic areas. Instead, they result from contingencies of ISP service and delivery mode. Considering this finding and our findings that consumer cost and throughput are unlinked, we suggest a closer look at FCC policies that are agnostic towards the mode of delivery. An attempt to integrate performance metrics and consumer satisfaction into the FCC structure of subsidies is perhaps warranted to protect consumer interests. Otherwise, a policy of ostensive neutrality towards the mode of delivery is, in effect, accepting lower levels of household satisfaction.
Download or read book Broadband Internet s Value for Rural America written by Peter Sternberg and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As broadband ¿ or high-speed ¿ Internet use has spread, Internet applications requiring high transmission speeds have become an integral part of the ¿Information Economy,¿ raising concerns about those who lack broadband access. This report analyzes: (1) rural broadband use by consumers, the community-at-large, and bus.; (2) rural broadband availability; and (3) broadband¿s social and econ. effects on rural areas. In general, rural communities have less broadband Internet use than metro communities. Rural communities that had greater broadband Internet access had greater economic growth, which conforms to supplemental research on the benefits that rural bus., consumers, and communities ascribe to broadband Internet use. Illustrations.
Download or read book Internet Consumption Culture written by Anders Fraenkel and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dynamic Perspectives on Globalization and Sustainable Business in Asia written by Ordoñez de Pablos, Patricia and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-10-26 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the increasingly turbulent political climate, there has been growing interest in economic and international relations with Asia. Understanding the business practices in countries of this region, particularly uncertainties, risks, and opportunities associated with doing business in Asia, will be key for competing in a global economy. Dynamic Perspectives on Globalization and Sustainable Business in Asia provides perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of business growth in Asia with strategic insights on knowledge production, innovation, and disruptive technologies. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as consumer behavior, financial literacy, and value perception, this book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, government officials, policymakers, and practitioners seeking current research on the development of networks to support competitive advantage in the global economy and viable enterprises.
Download or read book E Service Digital Innovation written by Kyeong Kang and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive deep into the transformative world of digital services with E-service Digital Innovation, a masterful blend of academic rigor and real-world insights. This text dissects the complexities of user motivation, the symbiotic dance between digital innovations and societal structures, and the collaborative essence of value co-creation. Venture into the heart of banking’s digital metamorphosis and unravel the strategies shaping today’s digital business models. With chapters dedicated to the revolutionary Industry 5. 0, the transformative powers of AI and blockchain, and the resilience imperative in business continuity, this book stands as a beacon for scholars and practitioners alike. Beyond the urban digital realms, discover the nuanced dynamics of rural digital adoption and the future of e-service in higher education. Grasp the intricacies of instructional learning design, data monetization ethics, and the innovative potential of IoT in urban planning. E-Service Digital Innovation invites you to engage, learn, and emerge as a contributor to the ever-evolving digital landscape. Your journey toward understanding and shaping the digital future starts here. Key Advantages: •Comprehensive coverage: From user psychology to the avant-garde applications of digital innovation •Scholarly rigor: A seminal text for academics, researchers, and industry experts •Practical wisdom: Real-world insights to navigate and shape the digital future •Diverse perspectives: Topics range from AI in e-commerce to the transformative potential of self-financing cities
Download or read book Socio Economic Perspectives on Consumer Engagement and Buying Behavior written by Kaufmann, Hans Ruediger and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-01-18 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In modern business practices, marketing dimensions are changing with new opportunities appearing in consumer behavioral contexts. By studying consumer activities, businesses can better engage and retain current and new customers. Socio-Economic Perspectives on Consumer Engagement and Buying Behavior is a comprehensive reference source on new innovative dimensions of consumer behavioral studies and reveals different conceptual and theoretical frameworks. Featuring expansive coverage on a number of relevant topics and perspectives, such as green products, automotive technology, and anti-branding, this book is ideally designed for students, researchers, and professionals seeking current research on the dimensions of consumer engagement and buying behavior.
Download or read book Strategies for Rural Broadband written by Bernd Holznagel and published by Gabler Verlag. This book was released on 2010-06-11 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book delivers insights for immediate action on two levels: The management perspective addresses the economic feasibility, while the legal perspective provides municipal decision-makers with FAQ-type guidelines for the swift implementation and legal applicability of rural broadband rollout solutions.
Download or read book European Consumers in the Digital Era written by Małgorzata Bartosik-Purgat and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consumers make purchasing decisions every day, taking into account their needs, preferences and beliefs which may change due to various determinants; some depending on the consumers themselves and others on the organizations acting in the market. What determinants are inducing these changes in consumers` needs, perceptions, attitudes, values, and finally, purchasing behavior? This edited collection offers a comprehensive description of the consumer behavior process and the determinants that affect it in the era of digitalization. This book offers a holistic perspective of consumer behavior in the 21st century in different European cultures that are characterized by new technologies, including smartphones, AR, IoT, AI, and social media, as well as cultural changes and the Covid-19 pandemic. The first part of the book is devoted to characteristic phenomena in consumer behavior in the era of digitalization, such as changes in the consumer buying decision-making processes, e-commerce, prosumers’ and consumers` attitudes towards innovations. The second part will describe the consumers, their decision-making processes, with examples from almost all geographical regions in Europe, including Germany, Spain, Italy, Finland, Poland and Russia. Both individually and collectively, the contributors provide discussion points and practical implications resulting from the changes observed in consumer behavior in each country. European Consumers in the Digital Era provides a comprehensive overview of digital consumer behavior, offering timely insights for scholars and researchers. It will also appeal to postgraduate students of related fields, including marketing, innovation and sociology.
Download or read book Handbook of Research on Global Diffusion of Broadband Data Transmission written by Dwivedi, Yogesh K. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2008-02-28 with total page 922 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores broadband adoption and the digital divide through a global perspective. Presents research on constructs such as relative advantage, utilitarian outcomes, hedonic outcomes, and service quality. Provides multicultural insight into what factors influence consumers' decisions to adopt broadband.
Download or read book Rural Development Perspectives written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Broadband Internet s Value for Rural America written by United States Department of Agriculture and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-08 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As broadband-or high-speed-Internet use has spread, Internet applications requiring high transmission speeds have become an integral part of the "Information Economy," raising concerns about those who lack broadband access. This report analyzes (1) rural broadband use by consumers, the community-at-large, and businesses; (2) rural broadband availability; and (3) broadband's social and economic effects on rural areas. It also summarizes results from an ERS-sponsored workshop on rural broadband use, and other ERS-commissioned studies. In general, rural communities have less broadband Internet use than metro communities, with differing degrees of broadband availability across rural communities. Rural communities that had greater broadband Internet access had greater economic growth, which conforms to supplemental research on the benefits that rural businesses, consumers, and communities ascribe to broadband Internet use.
Download or read book Smart Data Pricing written by Soumya Sen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-08-21 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive text addressing the high demand for network, cloud, and content services through cutting-edge research on data pricing and business strategies Smart Data Pricing tackles the timely issue of surging demand for network, cloud, and content services and corresponding innovations in pricing these services to benefit consumers, operators, and content providers. The pricing of data traffic and other services is central to the core challenges of network monetization, growth sustainability, and bridging the digital divide. In this book, experts from both academia and industry discuss all aspects of smart data pricing research and development, including economic analyses, system development, user behavior evaluation, and business strategies. Smart Data Pricing: • Presents the analysis of leading researchers from industry and academia surrounding the pricing of network services and content. • Discusses current trends in mobile and wired data usage and their economic implications for content providers, network operators, end users, government regulators, and other players in the Internet ecosystem. • Includes new concepts and background technical knowledge that will help researchers and managers effectively monetize their networks and improve user quality-of-experience. • Provides cutting-edge research on business strategies and initiatives through a diverse collection of perspectives. • Combines academic and industry expertise from multiple disciplines and business organizations. The ideas and background of the technologies and economic principles discussed within these chapters are of real value to practitioners, researchers, and managers in identifying trends and deploying new pricing and network management technologies, and will help support managers in identifying new business directions and innovating solutions to challenging business problems.
Download or read book ICoSMI 2020 written by Eko Ruddy Cahyadi and published by European Alliance for Innovation. This book was released on with total page 1335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the proceeding of the International Conference on Sustainable Management and Innovation (ICoSMI 2020) that was successfully held on 14-16 September 2020 using an online platform. The conference was mainly organized by the Department of Management IPB University in collaboration with Leibniz University of Hannover, Universiti Putera Malaysia, Kasetsart University, Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia, Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Deakin University, University of Adelaide, Forum Manajemen Indonesia, FE Pakuan University, FE Gajah Mada University FEB University of North Sumatra and FEB Andalas University, SBM Bandung Institute of Technology, FEB Lampung University, Perbanas Institute Jakarta, FE Bina Nusantara University, and SBE Prasetiya Mulya University. This conference has brought academic researchers, business practitioners as well as graduate students together to exchange their experiences and research results about most aspects of innovation and sustainability, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. About 402 delegates across the world including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Spain, China, and India have attended and presented their research works in the conference. The proceeding consists of 80 high-quality papers that were selected from more than 250 submitted papers. The papers are classified into 12 themes, namely Finance for Sustainability, Industry 4.0 and Future Business Sustainability, Policy and Strategy for Sustainable Innovation and Supply Chain, Smart Agriculture Management for Environmental Sustainability, and Sustainable Human Resources. Finally, we would like to express the greatest thanks to all colleagues in the steering and organizing committee for their cooperation in administering and arranging the conference as well as reviewers for their academic works and commitment to reviewing papers.
Download or read book Handbook of US Consumer Economics written by Andrew Haughwout and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-08-12 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of U.S. Consumer Economics presents a deep understanding on key, current topics and a primer on the landscape of contemporary research on the U.S. consumer. This volume reveals new insights into household decision-making on consumption and saving, borrowing and investing, portfolio allocation, demand of professional advice, and retirement choices. Nearly 70% of U.S. gross domestic product is devoted to consumption, making an understanding of the consumer a first order issue in macroeconomics. After all, understanding how households played an important role in the boom and bust cycle that led to the financial crisis and recent great recession is a key metric. Introduces household finance by examining consumption and borrowing choices Tackles macro-problems by observing new, original micro-data Looks into the future of consumer spending by using data, not questionnaires
Download or read book Internet Shopping written by Sarah Richards and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbook of Consumer Behavior Tourism and the Internet written by Juline E. Mills and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the most of your online business resources The growing acceptance and use of the Internet as an increasingly valuable travel tool has tourism and hospitality businesses taking a critical look at their business-to-customer online environments while pondering such questions as, “How do I get people to visit my Web site?” “Is my Web site attracting the ’right’ kind of e-consumers?” and “How do I turn browsers into buyers?” The Handbook of Consumer Behavior, Tourism, and the Internet analyzes the latest strategies involving Internet business applications that will help you attract—and keep—online travel customers. Researchers from the United States, Europe, and Asia present the latest findings you need to make the right decisions regarding long-term e-commerce development and planning. The Handbook of Consumer Behavior, Tourism, and the Internet examines vital issues affecting the travel and tourism industry from an online perspective. This book analyzes the latest theory and research on general online buyer characteristics, the differences between online and offline consumer behavior, the differences between broadband and narrowband users, the online search process, quality and perception of lodging brands, and Web site design, maintenance, and development. Each section of the book includes a model/diagram that serves as an overview of the topic, followed by a thorough discussion on the topic from several sources. Each section ends with commentary on the areas where future research is needed. The book’s contributors use a variety of research methodologies ranging from qualitative data analyses using artificial neutral network analysis, to experimental design, non-parametric statistical tests, and structural equation modeling. Topics examined in the Handbook of Consumer Behavior, Tourism, and the Internet include: the need for businesses to use internal examinations to determine and meet online consumer needs the emerging field of e-complaint behavior—consumers taking to the Web to voice complaints about travel services how to use e-tools to measure guest satisfaction how to measure consumer reaction to Web-based technology the Internet’s impact on decision making for travel products and how to use e-mail marketing, electronic customer relationship management (eCRM), Web positioning, and search engine placement The Handbook of Consumer Behavior, Tourism, and the Internet is equally valuable as a classroom resource or professional reference, providing up-to-date material on Internet applications and their impact on consumers and e-commerce.
Download or read book Emerging Markets from a Multidisciplinary Perspective written by Yogesh K. Dwivedi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-11 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines prominent issues in the Emerging Markets (EM) from a variety of disciplines in order to make useful societal contributions through knowledge exchange. EMs offer enormous opportunities, but realizing them is both challenging and risky due to inherent uncertainties of such markets. EM’s also have unique characteristics that makes them different from developed countries. This causes implications for both theory and practice. These markets necessitate substantial adaptations of developed theories and approaches employed in the Western world. This book investigates problems specific to emerging markets, and identifies new theoretical constructs, hypotheses (re)development, and emphasizes institutional contexts. The chapters in this book establish new conceptual and theoretical paradigms from multidisciplinary perspectives concentrated in the areas of information systems, electronic government, and digital and social media matters. The book focuses on topics in these areas such as digital enterprises, sustainability, telemedicine, and Information Communication Technology (ICT) and surveys the potential challenges and opportunities that may arise. These concepts and topics covered in this book are vital for making the global economy more equitable and sustainable.
