Relationships between broadband adoption and business and community development : qualitative analysis : draft

"The development of broadband technologies in regional areas is a major priority for state and Australian governments. Arguments are generally made that improving access will provide benefits to businesses and communities and that this type of infrastructure development is an important contributor to regional growth. While governments have provided the rollout and support for broadband development, it is not clear how the provision of technology infrastructure has affected regional communities."--p. 1.