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What is a key benefit of broadband access for businesses in geographically remote markets?
What is a key benefit of broadband access for businesses in geographically remote markets?
- Wider market opportunities (correct)
- Decreased business productivity
- Limited access to information and resources
- Increased costs for businesses
Which broadband-related services can help local businesses lower costs and improve revenues?
Which broadband-related services can help local businesses lower costs and improve revenues?
- Social media marketing
- Print advertising
- E-mail and VoIP (correct)
- Television commercials
What has been the traditional focus of most policies to bridge the digital divide in terms of providing telecom services in rural areas?
What has been the traditional focus of most policies to bridge the digital divide in terms of providing telecom services in rural areas?
- Taxation on operators
- Subsidies for operators (correct)
- Restrictions on operators
- Incentives for operators
Which fund in India is utilized for subsidizing the rollout of telecom infrastructure in rural areas?
Which fund in India is utilized for subsidizing the rollout of telecom infrastructure in rural areas?
Despite subsidies and support for new rural household lines, what trend has been observed in rural areas regarding wire-line connections?
Despite subsidies and support for new rural household lines, what trend has been observed in rural areas regarding wire-line connections?
What is one of the challenges faced by emerging countries according to the text?
What is one of the challenges faced by emerging countries according to the text?
Why do most countries base their universal access policies on the assumption that it is unprofitable to provide telecom service in rural and remote locations?
Why do most countries base their universal access policies on the assumption that it is unprofitable to provide telecom service in rural and remote locations?
Why is broadband Internet access increasingly recognized as essential in the text?
Why is broadband Internet access increasingly recognized as essential in the text?
Why is it challenging to build a competent team to implement Universal Service Obligation (USO) according to the text?
Why is it challenging to build a competent team to implement Universal Service Obligation (USO) according to the text?
Why do disputes with contractors arise according to the text?
Why do disputes with contractors arise according to the text?
What plays a crucial role in a country's development towards universal access to communications?
What plays a crucial role in a country's development towards universal access to communications?
Why do emerging countries struggle to provide widespread access to digital devices and broadband connections?
Why do emerging countries struggle to provide widespread access to digital devices and broadband connections?
What is a common issue that arises regarding the concessions given to operators?
What is a common issue that arises regarding the concessions given to operators?
In the telecom industry, why might new operators feel it is unfair when charged with a levy?
In the telecom industry, why might new operators feel it is unfair when charged with a levy?
What model has been recently used in Thailand until very recently for providing access to remote areas?
What model has been recently used in Thailand until very recently for providing access to remote areas?
What is one reason cited for countries moving away from the model where incumbents are funded to provide access in remote areas?
What is one reason cited for countries moving away from the model where incumbents are funded to provide access in remote areas?
How are disbursements made to competing operators in the model administered by a Manager / Administrator who reports to Ministry/Regulator?
How are disbursements made to competing operators in the model administered by a Manager / Administrator who reports to Ministry/Regulator?
What is the role of tax concessions and removal of duties in incentivizing operators?
What is the role of tax concessions and removal of duties in incentivizing operators?
