Exploring the Landscape of Open Access Fibre Optic Cable Network in Sierra Leone
Fred Konneh Songa Monson
, Alimamy Thomas Momodu
Open access, fibre optic cable, network infrastructure, Sierra Leone, connectivity, telecommunications, prospects, challenges, comprehensive analysis.
Purpose: The goal of this study is to provide insightful information to the current discussion about how technology, development, and connectivity intersect in the global south with evidence from Sierra Leone.
Research methodology
This paper surveyed 129 Information technology professionals using a probability sampling method. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire, and analyzed using SMART PLS 4 and SPSS 21 to identify patterns and structure of the open-access fibre optic model. The SEM PLS approach was applied.
Findings
The study found significant positive relationships between economic benefits and user adoption benefits, technological advantages and user adoption benefits, but no significant relationship between technological challenges and user adoption benefits.
Conclusions
The study highlights the significant role of technological advantages and economic benefits in user adoption, emphasizing the need to consider organizational, technological, and environmental factors, but not technological challenges.
Implication for practice
The study emphasizes the need for targeted policies to support open-access fibre optic networks, focusing on regulatory frameworks, market structures, and technology infrastructure, fostering technological innovation and socio-economic development in developing nations.
"Exploring the Landscape of Open Access Fibre Optic Cable Network in Sierra Leone", TIJER - TIJER - INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL (www.TIJER.org), ISSN:2349-9249, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.a336-a347, February-2024, Available :https://tijer.org/TIJER/papers/TIJER2402043.pdf
Volume 11
Issue 2,
February-2024
Pages : a336-a347
Paper Reg. ID: TIJER_151168
Published Paper Id: TIJER2402043
Downloads: 000286
Research Area: Science and Technology
Country: Chaoyang, Beijing, China
ISSN: 2349-9249 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.57 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2014
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