Broadband technology: An appraisal of the availability and use by small and medium sized enterprises

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Broadband technology: An appraisal of the availability and use by small and medium sized enterprises

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Article

Date Created:

2005-02-01

Description:

This paper provides an overview of broadband technology and EU and UK government policy on e-​business and broadband technology, with particular reference to SMEs. It will also examine the literature on the adoption of ICTs by businesses in the UK and the initiatives of the UK government and telecommunications suppliers to encourage and incentivise take up of broadband technology by SMEs. Also examined are the initiatives that are being undertaken by statutory authorities and broadband providers to increase broadband supply across the UK. This paper presents the results of a comparative analysis of the impact of broadband technology upon the working practices of SMEs in urban and rural areas in the Thames Valley region of the UK. Within this framework, the availability of broadband technology and the impact upon business practices of SMEs will be examined.

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  • Creator:
    • Vivienne Spurge; Claire Roberts
      Department of Real Estate and Construction, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane Campus, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
      Tel: 01865 483454
      Fax: 01865 483927
  • Rights:
    • Not stated

Coverage

  • Geographic:
    • Thames Valley, UK
  • Format:
    • Text/​PDF medium: Internet
  • Subject(s):
    • Information and communication technology; Small businesses
  • Keywords:
    • Broadband, networking, home-​working, hot-​desking, e-​business, technology, SMEs, small and medium sized enterprises, benefit, rural areas, availability, telecommunications, ICT

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  • Language:
    • English
  • Cost:
    • Free

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