An Empirical Analysis of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Diffusion


/ Updated on 05.06.2008

Document:  ''An Empirical Analysis of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Diffusion'' * (182 Kb)

Authors:

 Mircea I. Marcu (54 Kb), Department of Economics, University of University of Florida (U.S.A)

 Sangwon Lee (36 Kb), Department of Telecommunication, University of Florida (U.S.A)

Date: August 2007

Summary: Broadband communications lie at the heart of the developing information society. We analyze the factors that influence the diffusion of fixed and mobile broadband. We employ 1999-2005 OECD data to analyze the primary determinants of fixed broadband diffusion. We find that local loop unbundling, PC penetration, population density, and Internet content all influence fixed broadband diffusion. Platform competition is a significant driver of cable modem broadband, but not DSL diffusion. Multiple standards policy, PC penetration, as well as first and second generation mobile penetration influence the diffusion of mobile broadband. We also find that fixed broadband is neither a complement nor a substitute for mobile broadband yet.

Please see:

Programmehttps://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=580367

 Executive summary * (11 Kb)

 Presentation * (105 Kb)


* This study, including its presuppositions and conclusions, is the exclusive responsibility of its authors and does not necessarily represent or is in any way binding upon the position of ANACOM.