Wireless City Networks are a recent, but growing phenomenon. In the United States hundreds of cit... more Wireless City Networks are a recent, but growing phenomenon. In the United States hundreds of cities are looking into the possibility of rolling out Wi-Fi or WiMax based networks over substantial parts of the city. The underlying rationale is that wireless city networks are cheap and flexible alternatives for fixed broadband networks. Cities more and more see broadband Internet access as a necessary and therefore public utility to be provided to their communities at affordable prices or even free of charge. The deployment of wireless city networks is however more than just infrastructure provision. Initiatives are linked to broader city policies related to digital divide, city renewal, stimulation of innovation, stimulation of tourism, strengthening the economic fabric of the city, etc. In this article we will argue that explicit and implicit goals are directly linked to the coverage and topology of networks, the technology used, price and service modalities, etc. Furthermore we will argue that the differences in context between the US and Europe explain the different infrastructural trajectories taken. Overall and on the basis of empirical findings we caution for the over- optimistic view that Wi-Fi-based wireless city networks are an equal alternative for providing broadband access. There are both financial and technological uncertainties, which could have a serious impact on the performance of these initiatives.
Purpose – This paper aims to explain and demonstrate how business model frameworks can be used to... more Purpose – This paper aims to explain and demonstrate how business model frameworks can be used to understand market developments and to assess the role of policy in (multi-sided) ICT markets. Design/methodology/approach – The research approach in the paper builds on integrated business model frameworks, which cover (much) more than the financial decisions of one single firm. A case study
The debate over access bottlenecks is at least as old as the debate over the information society ... more The debate over access bottlenecks is at least as old as the debate over the information society and the information economy. Equity in this new socio-economic milieu demands a definition of access rights in terms of who should be guaranteed access to which services at what cost in order to distribute the benefits and opportunities of information networks most optimally and efficiently. In the current network environment, however, relationships to various levels of network services are becoming so complex that the access bottleneck problem is becoming more-and-more difficult to define.
... Deviations from this linear path -, eg iterations, user-driven innovation and parallel steps ... more ... Deviations from this linear path -, eg iterations, user-driven innovation and parallel steps ... instruments is financial support for research programmes that are led by universities ... Edquist, C. (1997), Systems of Innovation, Technologies, Institutions and Organisations, Pinter, London ...
Purpose – This paper aims to explain and demonstrate how business model frameworks can be used to... more Purpose – This paper aims to explain and demonstrate how business model frameworks can be used to understand market developments and to assess the role of policy in (multi-sided) ICT markets. Design/methodology/approach – The research approach in the paper builds on integrated business model frameworks, which cover (much) more than the financial decisions of one single firm. A case study
Wireless City Networks are a recent, but growing phenomenon. In the United States hundreds of cit... more Wireless City Networks are a recent, but growing phenomenon. In the United States hundreds of cities are looking into the possibility of rolling out Wi-Fi or WiMax based networks over substantial parts of the city. The underlying rationale is that wireless city networks are cheap and flexible alternatives for fixed broadband networks. Cities more and more see broadband Internet access as a necessary and therefore public utility to be provided to their communities at affordable prices or even free of charge. The deployment of wireless city networks is however more than just infrastructure provision. Initiatives are linked to broader city policies related to digital divide, city renewal, stimulation of innovation, stimulation of tourism, strengthening the economic fabric of the city, etc. In this article we will argue that explicit and implicit goals are directly linked to the coverage and topology of networks, the technology used, price and service modalities, etc. Furthermore we will argue that the differences in context between the US and Europe explain the different infrastructural trajectories taken. Overall and on the basis of empirical findings we caution for the over- optimistic view that Wi-Fi-based wireless city networks are an equal alternative for providing broadband access. There are both financial and technological uncertainties, which could have a serious impact on the performance of these initiatives.
Purpose – This paper aims to explain and demonstrate how business model frameworks can be used to... more Purpose – This paper aims to explain and demonstrate how business model frameworks can be used to understand market developments and to assess the role of policy in (multi-sided) ICT markets. Design/methodology/approach – The research approach in the paper builds on integrated business model frameworks, which cover (much) more than the financial decisions of one single firm. A case study
The debate over access bottlenecks is at least as old as the debate over the information society ... more The debate over access bottlenecks is at least as old as the debate over the information society and the information economy. Equity in this new socio-economic milieu demands a definition of access rights in terms of who should be guaranteed access to which services at what cost in order to distribute the benefits and opportunities of information networks most optimally and efficiently. In the current network environment, however, relationships to various levels of network services are becoming so complex that the access bottleneck problem is becoming more-and-more difficult to define.
... Deviations from this linear path -, eg iterations, user-driven innovation and parallel steps ... more ... Deviations from this linear path -, eg iterations, user-driven innovation and parallel steps ... instruments is financial support for research programmes that are led by universities ... Edquist, C. (1997), Systems of Innovation, Technologies, Institutions and Organisations, Pinter, London ...
Purpose – This paper aims to explain and demonstrate how business model frameworks can be used to... more Purpose – This paper aims to explain and demonstrate how business model frameworks can be used to understand market developments and to assess the role of policy in (multi-sided) ICT markets. Design/methodology/approach – The research approach in the paper builds on integrated business model frameworks, which cover (much) more than the financial decisions of one single firm. A case study
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