Title :
Consumer adoption of new communication technologies
Abstract :
Lessons from the introduction of earlier technologies are discussed. The growth and decline of earlier technologies are examined, and an attempt is made to identify underlying patterns that contributed to success or failure. Some of the broader social patterns that accompanied their introduction are reviewed.<>
Keywords :
telecommunication; communication technologies; consumer adoption; social patterns; Communications technology; Consumer electronics; Costs; Electronic equipment; Ice; Large-scale systems; Postal services; Remuneration; TV; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.1989.34693
