Heejin Lee, Sangjo Oh and Yongwoon Shim
The purpose of this paper is to examine the widely‐held assumption that broadband infrastructure will bring social and economic benefits.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the widely‐held assumption that broadband infrastructure will bring social and economic benefits.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper examines the impacts of broadband in Korea, a country with the highest penetration rate of broadband. The current status of broadband in Korea is examined, followed by an assessment of its impact on electronic commerce, overall economic effects and new business opportunities.
Findings
There is evidence of positive impacts of broadband development in Korea. Most importantly, broadband internet not only provides a driving force for new businesses for related industries, but also forms a springboard for future infrastructure in the network economy.
Research limitations/implications
The paper focuses on positive impacts, which are largely anecdotal, and does not seek to assess negative impacts.
Originality/value
There has been little research into the socio‐economic benefits of broadband. In addition, the paper provides a snapshot of development in South Korea.
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Yongwoon Shim and Dong-Hee Shin
– This paper aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the process of standards setting based on the case of long-term evolution time division duplex (LTE TDD) deployment in China.
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the process of standards setting based on the case of long-term evolution time division duplex (LTE TDD) deployment in China.
Design/methodology/approach
Using actor-network theory (ANT) as a theoretical framework, multi-level analyses are presented to explain the process of adoption of LTE TDD at a global level.
Findings
Findings identified the complex interaction between the social and technical aspects of fourth-generation (4G) by highlighting the co-evolving nature, diversity and interface that constitute the next-generation network environment.
Research limitations/implications
ANT provides a framework of ideas for describing the process of technology adoption and for developing stories that explain it.
Originality/value
The findings shed light on a critical insight of the interrelationships between TD-SCDMA and LTE TDD and identify the policy successes and failures of 4G mobile networks.