Mobile Broadband: A Key Enabling Technology for Entrepreneurship?

Alderete, María Verónica

doi:10.1111/jsbm.12314

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“…Local inequalities underline the need for better infrastructure across the UK (Philip, Cottrill, Farrington, Williams, & Ashmore, 2017). Greater digital connectivity is recognised for its importance for business start-ups (Audretsch, Heger, & Veith, 2015) and enables entrepreneurship (Alderete, 2017). Areas that lack adequate broadband may experience outmigration to areas of better connectivity (Townsend, Wallace, Fairhurst, & Anderson, 2017).…”

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The digital divide: Implications for agribusiness and entrepreneurship. Lessons from Wales

Bowen

Morris

2019

Journal of Rural Studies

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This paper investigates the impact of broadband access on agribusiness in rural Wales and the resulting implications on entrepreneurial activity. Despite attempts by Government and telecommunications providers to develop widespread broadband coverage in Wales, concerns remain in relation to an increasing digital divide between urban and rural locations. Broadband is a key enabling technology therefore connectivity is significant, not only in communication, but also in the ability for businesses to innovate and grow. Wales is a predominantly rural country with 84% of the total land area in Wales being used for agriculture (Welsh Government, 2013). The food and farming sector represents a significant part of the Welsh economy, and is dominated by small businesses. Connectivity and increased use of technology are vital for these businesses to overcome location constraints and various industrial challenges, notably Brexit.The research uses survey data from 738 farmers and 107 food SMEs in Wales, with 19 followup semi-structured interviews. The survey results highlight issues of technology adoption, with 19% of farmers in the survey having no access to broadband internet, with others reporting the speed of connection being a limiting factor. The consequences of poor connectivity point to limited computer skills and low levels of soft technology adoption, a lack of engagement with social media, limited scope for innovation and restricted business growth, with 55.1% of food respondents identifying poor broadband access as a barrier to internationalisation. This has led to agrifood businesses adopting a passive approach to growth opportunities.The findings suggest that rural areas remain at a disadvantage due to poor connectivity, an issue that must be tackled by the Welsh Government to readdress the balance in the economy and limit a brain drain of skilled people moving to urban areas, often outside Wales. Support for such businesses is vital, particularly given the pressures and uncertainty in the industry, as broadband access represents an important enabler for future innovation and entrepreneurial activity.

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The digital divide: Implications for agribusiness and entrepreneurship. Lessons from Wales

Bowen

Morris

2019

Journal of Rural Studies

119

102

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“…During the last decade, the adoption of mobile internet has increased significantly due to the fact that mobile internet, in contrast with fixed broadband, offers internet access anywhere and anytime (Gerpott & Thomas, 2014). Moreover, mobile internet has become the most dynamic platform for entrepreneurs to benefit from information and communication technologies (ICT; Alderete, 2017; Tiarawut, 2013). Since the development and recent introduction of 4G technology, mobile internet provides faster speed (Kongaut & Bohlin, 2016).…”

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“Anytime, anyplace, anywhere”—A sample selection model of mobile internet adoption in german agriculture

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Mobile internet is considered one of the most important developments in information and communication technology due to its considerable effect on both the economy and our daily lives. Furthermore, mobile internet is an essential tool for overcoming the rural–urban digital divide. With respect to agriculture, mobile internet can play a central role in information gathering as well as the implementation of precision and smart farming technologies. Yet, no study has identified the determinants of mobile internet adoption in agriculture. Using a bivariate probit model with a sample selection and a representative data set from 815 German farmers, this study showed that, among other characteristics, the age of the farmer, farm size and location, as well as familiarity with internet risks is associated with mobile internet adoption in agriculture. These results may be of interest to policy makers, who deal with internet infrastructure, and providers of farm equipment that rely on mobile internet connection. [EconLit citations: Q16].

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“…According to Alderete (2017), mobile technology and services are the key drivers of the information society. Together with mobile networks and applications, they have formed an ecosystem that becomes the most dynamic platform for bringing information and communication technologies (ICT) benefits to our economy and society (Carayannis, Popescu, Sipp, & Stewart., 2006;Tiarawuti, 2013).…”

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Information Technology and Entrepreneurship Development in Africa

Magomana

Mr.

2021

EAJESS

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This paper aimed to provide an overview of how information technology has an impact on entrepreneurship development in Africa. Findings from empirical studies led into the conclusion that there is a positive relationship between the use of information technology and the development of entrepreneurship in Africa. The paper recommends that governments may provide enough funds to the entrepreneurs in order to ensure the new technologies are made use of effectively by all entrepreneurs which in turn will facilitate the entrepreneurial success.

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Mobile Broadband: A Key Enabling Technology for Entrepreneurship?

Cited by 67 publications

References 55 publications

The digital divide: Implications for agribusiness and entrepreneurship. Lessons from Wales

The digital divide: Implications for agribusiness and entrepreneurship. Lessons from Wales

“Anytime, anyplace, anywhere”—A sample selection model of mobile internet adoption in german agriculture

Information Technology and Entrepreneurship Development in Africa

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