Fast diffusion and broadening use: A research on residential adoption and usage of broadband internet in the Netherlands between 2001 and 2005

The Netherlands has the second-highest broadband penetration at 22.5 subscribers per 100 inhabitants (OECD, 2005). This rapid adoption process makes the Netherlands an interesting case for other countries. The main goal of this research is to gain insight in the adoption and the use of broadband internet. The research questions are presented below: Main research question (MRQ): To what extent can developments of residential adoption and usage of broadband internet be recognized over the course of 2001 to 2005 and how can these developments be understood from a user perspective? RQ 1 What are t... Mehr ...