An analysis of the determinants of internet access
This paper analyzes the impact of a variety of socio-economic influences on households' decision to pay for basic Internet access, using a discrete choice framework, and making use of a unique survey of Internet use among American households. Traditional socio-demographic variables are apparent, and the influences of income and education seem to be particularly strong. The substantial variation observed in access price may largely have a spatial explanation. The analysis also suggests that the simple subscription decision is only modestly sensitive to price implying access subsidies for basic access are unlikely to be a highly effective tool in bridging the "digital divide".
Authors: | Chaudhuri, Anindya ; Flamm, Kenneth S. ; Horrigan, John |
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Telecommunications Policy. - Elsevier, ISSN 0308-5961. - Vol. 29, 9-10, p. 731-755
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Elsevier |
Subject: | Internet Access Digital divide Willingness-to-pay |
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