The heterogeneous role of broadband access on establishment entry and exit by sector and urban and rural markets

Yulong Chen, Liyuan Ma, Peter F. Orazem · 2023 · Telecommunications Policy

Summary. Broadband access increases business formation and reduces closures overall, but effects vary significantly by sector and location. Construction and professional services gain establishments in both urban and rural areas. Finance, insurance, real estate, and information sectors grow only in cities. Retail shrinks in urban areas while manufacturing and hospitality decline in rural areas. Educational services shift from rural to urban locations.

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Chen, Y., Ma, L., & Orazem, P. F.. (2023). The heterogeneous role of broadband access on establishment entry and exit by sector and urban and rural markets. Telecommunications Policy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.telpol.2023.102504

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DOI: 10.1016/j.telpol.2023.102504
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: broadband-and-digital, entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28