Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural India

Nirvikar Singh, Yan Zhou, Kristen Williams, Jake Kendall, Priyanka Kaushik · 2013 · Review of Market Integration

Summary. This paper examines how organizational innovations can provide affordable internet access in rural India. Using survey data from 500 people across four Indian states, the authors analyze what factors drive computer and internet adoption. They apply microeconomic models to understand usage patterns beyond simple penetration rates, revealing the local economics of digital access in rural communities.

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Singh, N., Zhou, Y., Williams, K., Kendall, J., & Kaushik, P.. (2013). Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural India. Review of Market Integration. https://doi.org/10.1177/0974929213496499

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DOI: 10.1177/0974929213496499
Countries: India
Regions: Asia
Categories: broadband-and-digital, policy
Added: 2026-04-28