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New York City's broadband problem and the role of municipal government in promoting a private-sector solution

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  • Lai, Bruce
  • Brewer, Gale A.

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Broadband technology has made the world ‘flat’ so that anyone with a laptop computer can compete in the global economy. Many countries have implemented policies to quickly expand broadband penetration and adoption rates as well as encourage the development of higher-speed services. But the United States is falling behind, primarily due to the U.S. government's failure to implement policies that promote competition in the areas of affordable access and quality of service. The situation in New York City is a microcosm of this problem: most residents have only one or two service providers from which to choose, and many are unable to afford the service. It is recommended that the municipal government of New York City implement policies that facilitate competition in the broadband market so all residents, nonprofit organizations, and businesses have access to affordable broadband and other advanced communications technologies.

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  • Lai, Bruce & Brewer, Gale A., 2006. "New York City's broadband problem and the role of municipal government in promoting a private-sector solution," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 28(1), pages 245-259.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:28:y:2006:i:1:p:245-259
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2005.10.010
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    1. Srinuan, Chalita & Bohlin, Erik, 2013. "Analysis of fixed broadband access and use in Thailand: Drivers and barriers," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 37(8), pages 615-625.
    2. Tanguturi, Venkata Praveen & Harmantzis, Fotios C., 2007. "Broadband in India: Strategic investment opportunities," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 29(4), pages 431-440.
    3. Gunasekaran, Vinoth & Harmantzis, Fotios C., 2007. "Emerging wireless technologies for developing countries," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 29(1), pages 23-42.
    4. Srinuan, Chalita & Srinuan, Pratompong & Bohlin, Erik, 2011. "An analysis of mobile internet service in Thailand: Implications for bridging digital divide," 8th ITS Asia-Pacific Regional Conference, Taipei 2011: Convergence in the Digital Age 52326, International Telecommunications Society (ITS).
    5. Srinuan, Chalita & Bohlin, Erik, 2011. "Understanding the digital divide: A literature survey and ways forward," 22nd European Regional ITS Conference, Budapest 2011: Innovative ICT Applications - Emerging Regulatory, Economic and Policy Issues 52191, International Telecommunications Society (ITS).

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