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Lessons from broadband development in Canada, Japan, Korea and the United States

01 Sep 2005-Telecommunications Policy (Pergamon)-Vol. 29, Iss: 8, pp 595-613
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine best practices in broadband network development with an eye toward determining the optimal mix of legislative, regulatory and investment initiatives, and conclude with suggestions how national governments might expedite broadband infrastructure development.
About: This article is published in Telecommunications Policy.The article was published on 2005-09-01. It has received 155 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Broadband mapping in the United States & Policies promoting wireless broadband in the United States.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined patterns and determinants of information technology usage in five countries: the U.S., Sweden, Japan, South Korea and Singapore, focusing on cross-country differences in IT access and use across sex, age, education and income groups.

268 citations


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  • ...Guillen and Suarez’s (2001) study of 141 countries Wnds little evidence that competition and privatization of telecommunication services are positively associated with Internet penetration rates....

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08 Mar 2018
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore how digital technologies have forced small-to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to reconsider and experiment with their business models (BMs) and how this contributes to their innovativeness and performance.
Abstract: Purpose: This paper aims to explore how digital technologies have forced small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to reconsider and experiment with their business models (BMs) and how this contributes to their innovativeness and performance. Design/methodology/approach: An empirical study has been conducted on 338 European SMEs actively using social media and big data to innovate their BMs. Four in-depth case studies of companies involved in BM innovation have also been carried out. Findings: Findings show that the use of social media and big data in BMI is mainly driven by strategic and innovation-related internal motives. External technology turbulence plays a role too. BMI driven by social media and big data has a positive impact on business performance. Analysis of the case studies shows that BM is driven by big data rather than by social media. Research limitations/implications: Research into big data- and social media-driven BMs needs more insight into how components are affected and how SMEs are experimenting with adjusting their BMs, specifically in terms of human and organizational factors. Practical implications: Findings of this study can be used by managers and top-level executives to better understand how firms experiment with BMI, what affects business model components and how implementation might affect BMI performance. Originality/value: This paper is one of the first research contributions to analyse the impact of digitalization, specifically the impact of social media and big data on a large number of European SMEs.

193 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the role of government in broadband deployment is discussed in the US, Korea and Europe, and the role and role of competition-based and public-goods views on regulation and corresponding roles and issues for governments are discussed.

162 citations


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  • ...However, with regard to broadband diffusion and especially in terms of its leading role in ICT, one might criticise this policy for neglecting benefits of combining of public and private initiatives (Frieden, 2005)....

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors developed a broader, integrated framework to analyze the effects of regulatory and other public policy choices on sector investment and found that, due to the multi-faceted effects of regulation measures, fiscal and monetary policy is preferable to regulatory measures to create short term economic stimulus.
Abstract: Regulation and other forms of public policy toward infrastructure industries were and are designed to support large-scale investment. Throughout history, with few exceptions, rather pragmatic approaches guided policies. A more rigorous lens was only applied more recently although it often focused on narrow aspects of regulation. In contrast, this paper attempts to develop a broader, integrated framework to analyze the effects of regulatory and other public policy choices on sector investment. During the past decades, regulation has gradually abandoned instruments that allowed regulators to influence investment decisions directly. Presently used forms of wholesale regulation such as unbundling and network neutrality requirements work indirectly, creating complex and sometimes contradictory incentives for the affected stakeholders. Regulation cannot anymore "control" investment. Rather it functions as a "tuning variable" that influences the level and the structure of investment activity in various direct and indirect, often non-linear ways. Fiscal and monetary policy instruments also can be used to influence investment choices but they have their own advantages and disadvantages and do not work under all conditions. Due to the multi-faceted effects of regulatory measures, fiscal and monetary policy is preferable to regulatory measures to create short term economic stimulus. Whereas the overall effects of a combination of regulatory and other public policy measures on communications sector investment levels and structure are difficult to predict, basic guidelines for the design of a coherent approach can be specified.

140 citations


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  • ...These contributions highlight the success of countries with a tradition of state-private sector cooperation, including Japan, South Korea, the European Nordic countries, and the Netherlands (de Bijl & Peitz, 2008; Falch & Henten, 2000; Fransman, 2006; Frieden, 2005; Lee & Chan-Olmsted, 2004; Picot & Wernick, 2007)....

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  • ...…highlight the success of countries with a tradition of state-private sector cooperation, including Japan, South Korea, the European Nordic countries, and the Netherlands (de Bijl & Peitz, 2008; Falch & Henten, 2000; Fransman, 2006; Frieden, 2005; Lee & Chan-Olmsted, 2004; Picot & Wernick, 2007)....

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine individual and joint effects of regulatory and other policy instruments on the investment incentives in advanced communications, and conceptualize governance as a problem of ''tuning'' a highly dynamic, adaptive system.

93 citations

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01 Jan 2000
TL;DR: Chong-Moon Lee, William F. Miller, Marguerite Gong Hancock and Henry S. Rowen as mentioned in this paper discuss the role of lawyers in the development of Silicon Valley.
Abstract: Introduction 1. The Silicon Valley habitat Chong-Moon Lee, William F. Miller, Marguerite Gong Hancock and Henry S. Rowen 2. Mysteries of the region: knowledge dynamics in Silicon Valley John Seely Brown and Paul Duguid Part I. Silicon Valley Today: 3. A profile of the Valley's evolving structure Doug Henton 4. Life in Silicon Valley: a first-hand view of the region's growth E. Floyd Kvamme 5. Innovation in business models T. Michael Nevens 6. Four styles of Valley entrepreneurship Chong-Moon Lee 7. Changing everything: the Internet revolution and Silicon valley Steve Jurvetson Part II. The Evolution of Silicon Valley: 8. Fairchild semiconductor and its influence Christopher Le cuyer 9. Serendipity or strategy: how technology and markets came to favor Silicon Valley Henry S. Rowen 10. The role of Stanford University: a Dean's reflections James Gibbons 11. Social networks in Silicon Valley' Emilio J. Castilla, Hokyu Hwang, Ellen Granovetter and Mark Granovetter 12. Networks of immigrant entrepreneurs Annalee Saxeninan Part III. A Clustered Community: 13. Venture capitalists: the coaches of Silicon Valley Thomas F. Hellmann 14. The valley of deals: how venture capital helped shape the region P. Banatao and Kevin A. Fong 15. Fueling the revolution: commercial bank financing John C. Dean 16. Advising the new economy: the role of lawyers Craig W. Johnson 17. Shepherding the faithful: the influence of executive search firms Thomas J. Friel 18. Guiding the innovators: why accountants are valued James D. Atwell 19. Free advice: consulting the Silicon Valley way Regis McKenna Afterword: sustaining the edge Chong-Moon Lee, William F. Miller, Marguerite Gong Hancock and Henry S. Rowen Notes References Index.

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TL;DR: This work uses recent concepts from the IT literature to propose an integrative framework to study the role of ICT in development and suggests that policymakers and donor agencies may find this framework useful in evaluating the potential impact of development interventions using ICT.
Abstract: In development literature, information and communications technology (ICT) has been characterized as having the potential to enable national development. However, ICT has been conceptualized mostly as a monolithic and homogeneous entity. To a great extent, the ambiguous findings and diverse opinions on the role of ICT in national development can be attributed to this limited focus. In order to better understand the role ICT can play in national development, we believe that the ICT artifact needs to be examined in finer detail. We propose that ICT needs to be conceptualized in its many facets, perceptions, and in its manifold impact in societies. We use recent concepts from the IT literature to propose an integrative framework to study the role of ICT in development. Policymakers and donor agencies may find this framework useful in evaluating the potential impact of development interventions using ICT.

263 citations


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  • ...ICT applications can enable improvements in productivity and quality in a number of sectors y such as agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, public administration, and services such as finance, trade, distribution, marketing, education and health (Sein & Harindranath, 2004)....

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TL;DR: It is suggested that the matching of demand and supply is the most important factor in the fast diffusion of broadband in Korea, and fierce infrastructure competition led to quality services at a low fixed price.
Abstract: From 1998 through 2001, South Korea witnessed a remarkable diffusion in broadband Internet connections. Using published and other data, this paper explores the actions and factors contributing to this diffusion from three viewpoints: government, private sector, and social. We suggest that the matching of demand and supply is the most important factor in the fast diffusion of broadband in Korea. In particular, fierce infrastructure competition led to quality services at a low fixed price. Online gaming exhibits some of the characteristics of a "killer application"; there are also some social and cultural drivers of demand. We then consider the impact that this rapid diffusion has had on electronic commerce. We produce conclusions of value to policymakers.

177 citations

Book
11 Jan 2001
TL;DR: In this article, the authors define a knowledge-based economy as one where knowledge is created, acquired, transmitted and used effectively by enterprises, organizations, individuals and communities, and make the case for better co-ordination among the government, the private sector and civil society to enhance competitiveness and advance economic and social development.
Abstract: Knowledge is fast becoming a key factor in economic and social development worldwide. Rapid innovations in science, communications and computing technologies are opening up new opportunities for countries to harness knowledge and participate more fully in the global economy. Developing countries that successfully make the transition to the knowledge-based economy will have unprecedented possibilities to become more competitive in world markets and to participate in the global information society. New technologies can also extend the benefits of knowledge to all segments of society and help countries close the gap in living standards among their citizens. This book defines a knowledge-based economy as one where knowledge is created, acquired, transmitted and used effectively by enterprises, organizations, individuals and communities. It does not focus narrowly on high-technology industries or on information and communications technologies, but rather presents a framework for analyzing a range of policy options in education, information infrastructure and innovation systems that can help usher in the knowledge economy. It also makes the case for better co-ordination among the government, the private sector and civil society to enhance competitiveness and advance economic and social development.

149 citations


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  • ...…every citizen would have access to a personal computer, the government would expedite development of an information infrastructure and all stakeholders in ICT would work together (ITU, 2003d) to increase productivity, employment and exports (Government of Korea, 2003; Dahlman & Andersson, 2001)....

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23 Dec 2003
TL;DR: In this article, the authors reviewed some of the evidence linking telecommunications and the Internet and economic growth, the likely impact of these new ICTs on income inequality and anecdotal evidence regarding the role of the Internet in improving government services and governance.
Abstract: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are increasingly seen as integral to the development process. This paper reviews some of the evidence linking telecommunications and the Internet and economic growth, the likely impact of these new ICTs on income inequality and anecdotal evidence regarding the role of the Internet in improving government services and governance. It looks at methods to maximize access to the new ICTs, and improve their development impact both in promoting income generation and the provision of quality services.

110 citations