Journal of Digital Convergence (디지털융복합연구)
- Volume 1 Issue 1
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- Pages.235-253
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- 2003
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- 2713-6434(pISSN)
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- 2713-6442(eISSN)
An Analysis on the Needs for the Mobile Internet Service
휴대인터넷 서비스에 대한 니즈[Needs]분석
Abstract
In this research, we have developed a model that can explain the potential customer's needs for the potable Internet service, a concept with 'QoS guaranteed lower-price high speed mobile Internet service. Based on the developed model, we have also derived some empirical implications for the business firms interest in the potable Internet market. The developed model is incorporating a survey result, answering of potential customer's attitude for the portable Internet service, from the subscribers to the Internet service, wireless LAN service, and mobile Internet service. As a result, we have found that a very innovative group, such as wireless LAN users and 20's age group using mobile Internet service, could be the most attractive market segment. Moreover, the aspects of the service coverage and the price competitiveness at the service launching stage could be the most critical success factors for the portable Internet service.