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PERCEPTION OF USERS ABOUT CONVERGED
SERVICES (COMBINED IT, TELECOM & MULTI-
MEDIA SERVICES) & FACTORS AFFECTING ITS
ADOPTION-CASE STUDY OF PAKISTANI MARKET
Fawad Ahmad Khan Niazi
AUIC-12FL-MS-MGT-0048
Submitted to:
Dr. Muhammad Zaheer Akhtar &
Ms. Iffat Choudhry
Abasyn University-Islamabad Campus
April, 2013
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THE RESEARCH PAPER IS THE REQUIREMENT FOR COMPLETION OF
THE COURSE: ADVACED RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN M.S.
(MANAGEMENT) PROGRAMME, 2012 2013)
Dedication
I dedicate this research paper to my supervisors-Dr. Muhammad Zaheer Akhtar
& Ms. Iffat Choudhry, parents and last but not least, my seniors especially
Mr. Muhammad Shamim, Mr. Noor-ud-Din Baqai, Mr. Mudassar
Hussain & Dr. Syed Ismail Shah- who guide me throughout my life/career
and provide me the opportunity to learn and grow.
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Introduction:
The broadband (high speed internet) has been the information highways in
the knowledge base society and promised great opportunities for the common
people by providing economical and instant access to valuable information
and innovative services in Pakistan. Access and adoption of broadband has
empowered the people of Pakistan but at the same time created challenges
such as digital divide (gap among the have andhave not). This challenge
is of greater important as the socio-economic benefits have been associated
with the adoption of broadband and over the top broadband enabled
innovative/converged service in Pakistan
The efforts of the public and private sector in terms of investment on
Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) infrastructure and
improvement of related policy & legislative framework has considerably
improved geographical coverage of ICT services; however, the adoption &
diffusion of broadband & over the top converged servicesis low in Pakistan
that is causing difficulty in delivery of associated socio-economic benefits to
common people of Pakistan.
This issue is the prime focus of multi-lateral organizations (Ref. United
Nations/UNDPs Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for 2015
www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/mdgoverview, WSIS initiatives &
recent ITU/UN technical assistance for broadband plan of Pakistan) as well as
national Government organizations (Ref. fiscal incentives and other initiatives
taken by Ministry of ITs under the Broadband Policy, 2004
www.moitt.gov.pk, regulatory frameworks prepared in line with policies
www.pta.gov.pk; and USF Broadband Programwww.usf.org.pk/Broadband-
Programme.aspxand technical R&D projectswww.nictrdf.org.pk).
http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/mdgoverviewhttp://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/mdgoverviewhttp://www.moitt.gov.pk/http://www.moitt.gov.pk/http://www.pta.gov.pk/http://www.pta.gov.pk/http://www.usf.org.pk/Broadband-Programme.aspxhttp://www.usf.org.pk/Broadband-Programme.aspxhttp://www.usf.org.pk/Broadband-Programme.aspxhttp://www.usf.org.pk/Broadband-Programme.aspxhttp://www.nictrdf.org.pk/http://www.nictrdf.org.pk/http://www.nictrdf.org.pk/http://www.nictrdf.org.pk/http://www.usf.org.pk/Broadband-Programme.aspxhttp://www.usf.org.pk/Broadband-Programme.aspxhttp://www.pta.gov.pk/http://www.moitt.gov.pk/http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/mdgoverview7/27/2019 Research Report-User Perception and Factors Influencing Adoption of Converged ICT Services
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The Broadband policy of Pakistan is intended to boost the proliferation of
broadband services through measures to bring about reduction in bandwidth
tariffs and other incentives along with simplification in the licensing process
for the provision of data services. The IT policy of Pakistan is aimed at
harnessing the potential of Information Technology as a key contributor to
development of Pakistan and covers all the major areas of IT implementation.
The guiding principle of the policies is that the government shall be the
facilitator and enabler to encourage the private sector to drive the
development in the IT and Telecommunication sectors.
Private sector service providers (IT & Telecom operators and System
Integrators) are also striving for promotion of internet/broadband for its
adoption in Pakistan. Studies have been conducted worldwide to ascertain the
relationship between the adoption of the broadband/ICT services and socio-
economic uplift of society as well as the reason of low adoption rate in
Pakistan; however, the researchers did not found Pakistan specific research
with the focus on the following critical questions:
What is the perception of internet/broadband users about the availableconverged services utilization and their preferred choices in terms of
services, content, technology and service provider; and
What are the key determinants affecting their choice to adopt/continueto use the converged services.
The current study attempts to answer the above given questions that also
constitutes the scope of the research with the following objectives:
Objective-I: To understand the perception of broadband users (existingand potential users of the innovative services) about the converged
services;
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Objective-II: To understand the choices of broadband users in terms ofdifferent parameters that can be further explored by the researchers.
Objective-III: Identification and testing of degree of influence the keyvariables have on customers buying intention/adoption of converged
services.
The overall objective of the study is to help all stakeholders in improvement of
relevant policies and business plan for sector development, gender
mainstreaming, youth empowerment, skill development and creation of job
opportunities.
Conceptual Model
Converged Services in Pakistan - Representative Service-Triple Play Service(TPS-Internet, telephone & IPTV/video)
Relationship among Perception of potential/current users, key determinantsof adoption and their choices are proposed to be themes for future studies.
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The service providers/operators are providing the converged services
through different strategies (acquisition of banks-EasyPaisa, MobiCash etc.
and revenue sharing agreements/strategic alliances with multimedia services
providers e.g. Mobile TV etc.).
As depicted in the conceptual model, the triple play service (TPS) has been
taken as the representative service of such converged services. Triple Play
Service (TPS) is one of the converged services available in Pakistan that is
currently being provided by telecom operators over the high speed internet
i.e. broadband. TPS is combined/bundled package of telephone, internet and
other internet enabled value added services such as Internet protocol (IP)
based TV i.e. IPTV.
The research questions were primarily focused on following inter-related
aspects of focused segment and converged services value chain:
Questions related to Objective-I & II:
o How the consumers are using internet/broadband which is the mediumon which TPS are to be delivered;
o What are the consumers perception about the available converged servicesto know about the aspects like utilization trends; and
o What are their preferred choices in terms of service, content, technologyand service provider; and
Questions related to Objective-III: Factors affecting the broadband users
buying intention/adoption of converged services:
o What are the key determinants/factors affecting their intention tobuy/adopt or continue to use the converged services?
Keeping in view the initial study and general discussion with the broadband
operators, hypothesis were made to test the influence of the identified key
determinants-Independent Variable on the Decisions to continue/adopt
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prescribed in the theoretical framework. The relationship between the key
factors of customers buying intention/adoption is tested whereas, the
relationship among all the parameters in value chain (i.e. objective-I, II & III)
would be the themes for future studies. For the purpose of this study,
following hypothesis are tested:
Hypothesis-I: Satisfaction with the broadband service provider, giving confidence to
buy more services from the same operator has significant influence on broadband
users buying intention/adoption of the TPS;
Hypothesis-II: Free or discounted initial package for test & trial (Trial-ability) has
significant influence on broadband users buying intention/adoption of the TPS;
Hypothesis-III: Assurance of being charged fairly (knowledge of overall monthly
package of add-on/bundled services in comparison to separate individual subscription)
has significant influence on broadband users buying intention/adoption of the TPS;
Hypothesis-IV: 24 hours Customer Service to mitigate the perceived risk that failure
of internet service will disrupt all services for quite a long time has significant
influence on broadband users buying intention/adoption of the TPS;
Hypothesis-V: Minimum interdependency of bundled services i.e. arrangementsmade by operators to mitigate the risk of failure of one service may cause failure of all
services has significant influence on broadband users buying intention/adoption of
the TPS;
Hypothesis-VI: Up-front package price i.e. initial installation/equipment cost has
significant influence on broadband users buying intention/adoption of the TPS;
Hypothesis-VII: Quality of Service (QoS) of telephone, video and internet when
combined as TPS has significant influence on broadband users buyingintention/adoption of the TPS;
Hypothesis-VIII: Ability to extend the service at multiple points with security&
privacy of data and information has significant influence on broadband users buying
intention/adoption of the TPS;
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In other words, for anyoperator offering/willing to offer Triple Play Services
(TPS) i.e. bundled/converged services to its existing or potential customers in
Pakistan;Ifthe consumer have the perception that operator has the capability to fulfill
the promised customer satisfaction, trial-ability of service, fair charging ofservices, 24 hours customer support, quality of Service (QoS), Extendibility at
multiple points in vicinity with security & privacy of information, un-interrupted
/minimally interdependent bundled services at economical initial
installation/equipment cost; then it will serve as key determinant of their decision to
adopt/continue to use the TPS i.e. converged services in Pakistan.
Theoretical Model:
This study will help all stakeholders of the converged services value chain inbetter understanding of the market situation for refinement in policies,
regulations and current diversification strategies of the content
producers/publishers and telephone, internet & TV service providers in
Pakistan.
Hypothesis I to VIII
Key Determinants/Factor
significant influence
Broadbandusers' intention
tobuy/adopt/cont
inue to use theTPS
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Methodology of Research:
This is a cross sectional study to ascertain the key determinants/factors that
has significant influence on buying intention/adoption of TPS/Converged
services provided over broadband in Pakistan. The quantitative approach and
survey through the questionnaire is adopted for data collection.
Respondents:
The respondents were selected randomly from the post graduate level
students of different universities as well as professionals (decision makers in
the family), falling in the age bracket of 20-35 years from the twin cities of
Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
The total 70 questionnaires were disseminated and 50 people responded back
with response rate of 70%. After initial review, total 45 responses were
selected and 5 were rejected as they were not filled properly. It is imperative
to mention that researcher may take this study further by studying
relationship among the objective I, II & III or by simply increasing the
respondents from twin cities as well as from other cities of all provinces.
The limitation in collection of desired quality of data was that questionnaires
were neither got filled with assistance to the researcher nor interviews were
conducted to provide immediate clarification on the queries that has resultedin considerable percentage of reply in the category of No Idea/No
Response. The objective of independent responses collection was to eliminate
the element of researchers biasness in data collections stage.
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Data Analysis:
SPSS software is used to enter the data in a structured way and descriptive
analysis (ratios and charts) of the data is being done along with the regression
and correlation testing; however, interested researcher may apply other data
analysis techniques for further interpretations and inferences.
Future Implications:
The result of this study may be used by the service providers for strategy
making to tap the opportunities in the market.
Review of Literature:
A similar study was conducted in the Korea when the IPTV services were
launched and IPTV services were taken as representative of innovative
converged services. The objective was to understand the diffusion of IPTV
service by combining the adoption-diffusion model and use-diffusion model
of innovation. Non-users of IPTV were surveyed using the adoption-diffusion
model to get the idea about the factors influencing their intention to subscribe
to the IPTV service; whereas, the users of IPTV were surveyed using the use-
diffusion model to know about the factors influencing their satisfaction level
and intention to continue using the service. During the study, it was observed
that trial-ability, household innovativeness, perceived risk were
determinants of the user satisfaction and perceived ease-of-use was
mediating factor. Whereas, in the use-diffusion model, complementarities and
communication were shown as determinant of users satisfaction. They found
that consumers intention to re-use IPTV was strongly influenced by its
relative advantage and perceived risks. (Motohashi K, Lee Deog, Sawang Yeong
& Kim Seung, Innovative converged service and its adoption, use and diffusion: a
holistic approach to diffusion of innovations, combining adoption-diffusion and use-
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diffusion paradigms,Journal of Business Economics and Management, Vol 13(2):
308-333, 2012).
The focus of the researcher in this study is to develop and test hypothesis inthe context of the findings of the study in Korea and researchers own
observations and to test them in the environment of Pakistan while knowing
about the customer. The key determinants/hypothesis are identified that
presumably have strong influence in building perception of relative
advantage or mitigation of risks; and hence, have significant positive
influence on the intention to buy/adopt or continue to use TPS-Converged
services in Pakistan.
Results and Discussions:
PART-I: Knowledge about the consumer usage patterns:
o How the consumers are using internet/broadband which is the mediumon which TPS are to be delivered;
o What are the consumers perception about the available converged servicesto know about the aspects like utilization trends; and what are their
preferred choices in terms of service, content, technology and service
provider; The results are as under:
i) Knowledge about TPS/IPTV and source of information:The results show that most of the respondents (60%) were those who had the
knowledge about the TPS/IPTV services. Regarding the source of information
following is the response:
Newspaper TV Commercial Friend Other
8% 56% 33% 3%
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In view of above, it is anticipated that most useful media to target the
potential customer is TV Commercial (56% respondents quoted source) for
greater reach and coverage of target market segment.
ii) Will you Recommend IPTV service?Strongly
RecommendRecommend
NeitherRecommend Nor
DiscourageDiscourage
StronglyDiscourage
7% 60% 33% 0% 0%
The respondent had no disliking and hence it is observed that the services
being evaluated are not in clash with the norms and culture so there are bright
chances of adoption by all strata of the society in short and long run.
iii) a) Likeness to buy/continue to use IPTV service from existing B.B.Service Provider & Preferred Display Device:
Yes No TV Mobile Computer No Response
38% 62% 44% 13% 9% 33%
b) Existing Telecom Service ProviderPTCL Wateen Nayatel Witribe Qubee Others
Broadband ServiceProvider (% Share)
67% 4% 4% 16% 4% 4%
The majority of respondent (62%) were not likely to buy TPS in the current
scenario; however, the persons with intensions to buy (38%) also represents
huge potential. Moreover, 44% respondents still prefer to use TV as the
display/access device; hence, there is huge potential of smart TV devices. The
other important aspect is that mobile devices are getting popular than
computers/laptops and hence showing positive trend towards future all
mobile stage and peoplesincreasing need of consumption on the move in
busy life style.
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iv) Level of satisfaction in terms of quality of existing BroadbandService:
Excellent GoodNeitherGood
nor BadAverage Poor No Idea
9% 58% 4% 24% 2% 2%
This information was gathered to get the idea whether there is any link
between the satisfaction with the quality of current services provided by the
operator to possibilities of further innovative/add in services. However, there
seems no strong positive relationship exists as 67% respondent ranked quality
of existing broadband service as Excellent (9%) and Good(58%); whereas, only
38% showed likeliness of buying TPS.
v) a) Respondents Family Information:-Family Composition: Based on 45 Respondents dataNumber ofpersons in agegroups
5 to 10 11 to 20 21 to 30 31 to 40 41 & Above Total
No. of males ineach age bracket 7 24 41 17 24 113
No. of females ineach age bracket
14 19 31 14 32 110
Total people in agebrackets
21 43 72 31 56 223
In percentageterms of all people
9% 19% 32% 14% 25%
Following are the findings related to the family composition of the
respondents that can be further explored by increasing the number of
respondents hailing from all provinces:
~50% of population are below 30 years age [Huge future market] ~32% are in the age group of 21-30 years [Decision makers]
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~19% are in teen-age [Education, Sports, Multimedia & Entertainmentmay be key content to be aggregated by the service providers]
~9% are children [Kids education, Competitions and entertainmentmarket]
~39% are above 40 years of age with specific needs and demand ofcontrols [Potential Market of customized devices like one-click
shortcuts for applications, user-interfaces with big font sizes and other
services suitable for persons with disabilities associated with old
age/short-sightedness or parenting etc].
b) Respondents/Family experience of using Broadband and Averagetime spent over internet:
On average the respondents were using broadband since ~4 years andused to spend ~5 hours daily over internet.
c) Respondents/Family Income (Rs):10-20K 21-40K 41-60K 61-80K 81K & Above
2% 20% 20% 22% 36%
~78% respondents falls in the range of 40K Rs and above category that
showed that in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, there a real demand to be
exploited by the service providers.
d) Other Useful Information:Average Monthly Bill 500-1K 1001-1.5K 1501-2k 2001-2.5K 2501-above
%age terms (users in billing range) 27% 31% 22% 4% 11%
Internet Speed 2MB
%age terms (users in billing range) 7% 44% 24% 24%
Download Capacity LimitedUnlimite
dNo
Resp
%age terms (Limited/Unlimited) 22% 71% 7%
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The people dont like restrictions like limit on downloading or speed. The
speed and data download is increasing so do the possibilities of usage of
innovative converged services in Pakistan.
e) Usage of Value Added ServicesYes No No Resp
13% 71% 16%
Only 13% were found to be using some value added services as
converged/bundled TPS services that shows that market is still in its
nascent stage.
E-Security E-Learning IPTV
17% 17% 67%
Among the people who were using the converged/value added services;
IPTV was ranked 1 while e-learning and e-security were the other services.
f) Family Members Earning Money On-line:Yes No
9% 91%
It was assumed that people would have been earning on-line, especially theyoung male and females to see the uptake; however, respondent feedback did
not show the desired result. Rather, it is clear that 91% people are not earning
money on-line.
vi) Consumer Preferences:Choice of Latest Technologies at a relatively higher cost (3G SIM- Latest
Technology /3G Adoption Prospects)
Eager to buyat any cost
Rank
WillConsider
whenavailable Rank
Will neverbuy
Expensive3G SIM Rank
NoIdea/Other
Rank
29% 2 51% 1 7% 4 13% 3
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Most of the respondents are either ready to consider (51%) or in some cases
adopt (29%) new technologies like 3G (mobile broadband).
vii) Users Currently experiencing or Willing to useConverged/Bundled Services
ParameterCurrent
lyUsing
Willingto Use
NoIdea
NoResponse
Rankin
termsof
currentusage
Rank interms of
willingnessto use
Research &Education
93% 9% 0% 2%1 3
On-lineBusiness/work
89% 18% 20% 11%2 2
Entertainment 62% 18% 7% 13% 3 2
Games 51% 18% 22% 18% 4 2
Socializing(facebook etc.)
42% 2% 0% 4%5 4
BankingTransaction
36% 24% 27% 13%6 1
Scheduling doctor
appointment22% 24% 44% 16%
7 1
Other (Skype -Group study,Lectures, learninghow to repairthings etc.)
13% 9% 0% 69% 8 3
The results shows that research and education, on-line business/work
(facilitative assignments, as 91% are not earning directly) and entertainment
are top three in current usage ranking; whereas, in terms of potential services
to be bundled are as under:-
1st) e-banking & e-health;
2nd) e-commerce, on-line games & entertainment; and
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3rd) Research & distance learning as well as Skype/YouTube type
portals for useful information gathering.
Operator should preferably focus on e-health and e-banking services through
commonly used devices such as TV& Laptops/Mobiles over broadband.
viii) Preference of Local Language interface/content:Yes No
58% 42%
Parameter
Intl'
Movie /Drama
Kids
Education &Competition
VideoGames
LocationBased
Services
usingsame
TV/MobileServices
UserInterface/
Applicationfor Elders /People withDisabilities
Others
In terms ofpercentage ofrespondents
51% 47% 16% 40% 44% 13%
Ranking(in terms ofusers choice
of content) 1 2 5 4 3 6
Respondents were asked to choose as many as they like to see in local
language interface/content; therefore, the table showed the %age of the
respondent showing preference/likeness to use the content/language,
preferably purposefully developed content/interface for meeting the local
community demand/needs.
Here, very interesting results have found as you may notice that international
movies/dramas, that mostly would be just dubbing, have 1st ranking, then
comes 2nd) Kids education and competition, 3rd) User-Interface/Applications
for the elders or persons with disabilities and 4 th) location/closed group based
interactive services using the same TV/Mobile devices.
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This is also eminent from the popularity of Turkish dramas in current days in
Pakistan and for the rest of services; operators should come up with new
offerings to tap the market potential in other areas especially for people in the
old age or living with sort of disabilities as well as those interested in location
based services.
ix) Preferred Service Provider:1st
Choice
furtherranking of
brands
2ndChoice
3rdChoice
No Response
Mobileoperators
Brand
51% optMobile
Operatoras 1st
Choice
1. Mobilink2. Telenor3. Ufone4. Warid5. Zong
4% optMobile
Operatoras 2ndChoice
2% optMobile
Operatoras 3rdChoice
42%
As a matter of first choice 51% respondents like to use the converged services
from the brand of mobile operators; however, it is important that 42% people
did not respond to question properly and hence, the results may need
re-validation after re-phrasing the question or supervised interview session.
Other preferred brands were the brands of TV/Media companies (GEO,
Duniya etc.) and Manufacturers brand (Nokia, Sony etc.)
PART-II: Factors affecting the broadband users buying intention/adoption
of converged services: What are the key determinants/factors affecting their
intention to buy/adopt or continue to use the converged services?
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Level of Significance/Influence
Parameters-Keydeterminants
VeryHigh
High Medium Low Very LowNo
Response
Initial installation cost 16% 29% 38% 7% 7% 4%
Minimum inter-dependance ofbundled services
22% 31% 27% 9% 2% 9%
Knowing exact overallmonthly packageprices - Assurance ofbeing charged fairlyfor add on services
24% 33% 24% 4% 4% 9%
Ability to extendservices at multiplepoints with security &
privacy
27% 24% 33% 7% 4% 4%
Satisfaction withCurrent BB Operatorgiving confidence tobuy more innovativeservices from sameoperator
33% 24% 29% 4% 2% 7%
Free or discountedinitial package for testand trial
38% 31% 18% 7% 2% 4%
Quality of Service(QoS)
38% 24% 29% 2% 2% 4%
24 Hours CustomerService
40% 27% 16% 4% 7% 7%
This table shows the level of significant/influence that respondents thought
the given factors/parameters have on their buying intentions/decision to
adopt/continue to use. The ranking of the above parameters may be done in
several ways.
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i) Ranking in terms of Highest Priority Given by Respondents:
Parameter
Ranking in terms ofHighest Priority
Given byRespondents
AInitial installation cost
7th
(Weak PositiveInfluence)
BMinimum inter-dependence of bundled services
6th
(Weak PositiveInfluence)
CKnowing exact overall monthly package prices -
Assurance of being charged fairly for add on services
5th
(Weak Positive
Influence)D
Ability to extend services at multiple points withsecurity & privacy
4th
(Weak PositiveInfluence)
ESatisfaction with Current BB Operator giving
confidence to buy more innovative services from sameoperator
3rd(Strong Positive
Influence)
FFree or discounted initial package for test and trial
2nd(Very Strong
Positive Influence)G
Quality of Service (QoS)2nd
(Very StrongPositive Influence)
H24 Hours Customer Service
1st(Very Strong
Positive Influence)
All the above factors contributes to the decision making but the Parameter E,
F, G & H are very strong positive influence on the potential customer. This is
further corroborated by putting the data into the statistical tool (SPSS). The
results using SPSS are attached at Annex-I
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Conclusion:
In view of above results and discussion, it is observed that:
1)Ifthe consumer have the perception that operator has the capability to fulfillthe promised customer satisfaction, trial-ability of service, 24 hours
customer support, quality of Service (QoS); then it will have strong
positive influence on and serve as key determinant and have significant
influence on broadband users buying intention/adoption of the TPS i.e.
converged services in Pakistan.
2)Ifthe consumer have the perception that operator has the capability to fulfillthe promised fair charging of services,Extendibility at multiple points in
vicinity with security & privacy of information, un-interrupted /minimally
interdependent bundled services at economical initial installation/equipment
cost; then it will have relatively weak positive influence and have
relatively less significant influence on broadband users buying
intention/adoption of the TPS i.e. converged services in Pakistan.
The importance of the trial-ability, established earlier, has been supported
with this study as well. This shows that broadband users wants to move
ahead and adopt the value added services in the form of bundled services but
are bit cautious due to fear of technology or cost of experiencing/trial the
service. The operators should offer some time-bound package and training to
give them feeler with training to help user in his first flight.
The operators/service providers should concentrate on all the given aspects to
establish themselves as market leader; however, respondents are demanding
more efforts on the part of service providers to provide efficient 24-hour
customer service, QoS-Speed, Downloading capacity & throughput and
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User-Experience and likely to buy interactive as well as location based
services from the companies with recognized brands.
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