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Understanding broadband adoption in rural Australia

Sally Rao Hill, Barry Burgan, Indrit Troshani · 2011 · Industrial Management & Data Systems

Summary. Rural Australian households adopt broadband based on three key factors: perceived relative advantage over existing technologies, expected utility outcomes, and availability of facilitating conditions like technical support. The study identifies specific challenges stakeholders face when promoting broadband adoption in rural areas and provides a household-level framework for understanding adoption behavior in rural settings.

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Hill, S. R., Burgan, B., & Troshani, I.. (2011). Understanding broadband adoption in rural Australia. Industrial Management & Data Systems. https://doi.org/10.1108/02635571111161307

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DOI
10.1108/02635571111161307
Countries
Australia
Regions
Oceania
Categories
broadband-and-digital
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2026-04-28