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The Superfast Cornwall project exists within a broader policy context that seeks to drive improvements in broadband connectivity, particularly fibre broadband, across countries – driven by government to encourage investment in infrastructure by private sector telecommunications companies. Superfast Cornwall, specifically, can be related to both European (Digital Agenda for Europe) and UK (Broadband Delivery for the UK) policies. In understanding how take-up of such projects may become successful, we can draw from established technology adoption theories to consider factors beyond technical availability. Informed by policy and literature, the research context defines a detailed three-phase approach looking at those considering adoption, early impact, and long-term benefits, considering a broad range of success factors beyond simple economic benefits to consider things such as social value, environmental impact and barriers to adoption.
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Phippen, A., Lacohée, H. (2017). Defining the Research Context. In: The Impact of Fibre Connectivity on SMEs. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47554-7_2
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