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The Internet Book

The Internet Book. Chapter 3. A Communication Service. The Internet is a communication technology. Allowing people to communicate in new ways. Selling Communication. Early customers to new technologies had various reactions. Were interested Appeared skeptical Showed delight

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The Internet Book

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  1. The Internet Book

  2. Chapter 3

  3. A Communication Service • The Internet is a communication technology. • Allowing people to communicate in new ways

  4. Selling Communication • Early customers to new technologies had various reactions. • Were interested • Appeared skeptical • Showed delight • Felt angry

  5. Limited Access of New Technologies • Early telephone service meant local service. • Developed small independent telephone systems • Resulted in many incompatible systems • Limited the usefulness of telephone

  6. High Cost of New Technologies • Initially, new technology services were expensive. • Was not affordable • Charged true cost of installation • Did not have service in rural areas

  7. The Difficult Transition • The most important idea behind communication service arises from its coverage – if no one else has it, it’s useless; if everyone does, it’s a necessity.

  8. Ubiquitous Access (Telephone Service) • The U.S government established a regulated monopoly (AT&T). • Available to every home and business • Provided affordable rates • Provided interconnected services • Deployed new technologies • Developed global numbering system • Everyone benefited.

  9. Relevance To The Internet • Currently, the Internet is in transition period. The growth of the Internet is: • Relying on economics • Occurring haphazardly

  10. Conclusion • If the government decides to intervene in the transition of the Internet from limited access to universal access, what problems may develop?

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