that exogenously determined the availability of broadband for high-speed Internet. We find that participation in SNSs such …

the availability of broadband for high-speed Internet. We try to further disentangle the direct effect of SNS use on well …

coverage of basic broadband - should have been achieved within the EU. Unfortunately, member states and regions continue to … divide. We focus on the case of Veneto region, where ICT and broadband developments are correctly perceived to be an … the recent evolution of regional broadband supply , we try to assess the main policies. On overall, our analysis …

broadband availability and (2) to facilitate online activities that are socially or economically desirable. This paper assesses … broadband adoption in lower-income and lower-density zip codes, controlling for individual characteristics. Further tests show … how broadband adoption changes individuals’ usage of online activities. Broadband adoption increases individuals …

This chapter estimates sustainable coverage and competitive effects of entry for Swiss newspaper sellers which sell … another 263 communes, corresponding to 2,1% of the population, without coverage). There are therefore tangible benefits from … coverage exists. Moreover, it is found that a second entrant in this market strongly increases competition, while further entry …

networks. In most cases they are setting very ambitious goals with regard to technology and coverage. However, the specific … cost structure for broadband projects results in the private-sector-driven, competitive market for network upgrading being … primarily focused on densely populated urban areas. By contrast, major progress in rolling out broadband to unserved rural areas …

weaknesses of the contributory schemes - fiscal unsustainability, low coverage levels and a high degree of segmentation- and … experience shares similarities with that of China in terms of coverage, labor market informality. Both cases attest to the …