Intro Duc Ti
Intro Duc Ti
Intro Duc Ti
AN INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET
DEFINITION OF INTERNET
The origin of the internet date back to 1969, when the United State
Defence Department developed the ‘Arpanet”, which was intended to link
military networks together. The growth of personal computing technology in the
1980’s, largely contributed to the accelerated adoption of the internet and the
World-Wide web(WWW) which far outstrips that of previous technologies.
-The growth in support services (eg: web design, hosting, and gateway
services).
E-mail
World Wide Web
Remote Access
Collaboration
Streaming Media
File Sharing
Voice Telephony
DATA CARD
Some data cards are portable devices and include such components as
flash memory modules and proprietary memory sticks. They are useful for the
transfer of files among computers and for short-term data backup. Still other
data cards are used with notebook computers to provide mobile wireless
Internet access.
The USB Data Cards market for wide area communications over 3G
networks is growing rapidly. During 2008 alone over dozens of million units of
broadband 3G modems have been shipped around the world, either as external
USB modems or integrated note book/laptop, Mobile Internet Devices and
Smart phone applications.
The common PC connectivity for such devices is the USB standard that
enables high-speed data transfer rates, and is compatible with every common
desktop operating system. Together with mobile PCs' emerging demand for
longer battery life and better host OS support, the need for high-performance
quality communication drivers becomes critical.
A few years ago, even the dial-up connection was regarded as the latest
innovation in the world of Internet connectivity. Things, however, started to
change for the delight of the Internet users from the time, Broadband made its
entry. From that very time, it has been able to make a niche for itself in this
ever-growing market segment.
Wire line broadband connections are yet to penetrate the vast semi-urban
and rural parts of the country where entrepreneurs, officials, students, etc have
the need to surf the Internet for various purposes. Though the laptop penetration
in these areas has not made a significant mark, desktop penetration is
comparatively more.
of data card and consumer buying behavior and attitude for Vodafone data card. To understand
the former part, the researcher created a questionnaire and conducted a survey. The researcher
analyzed the questionnaire and the survey to create an extensive questionnaire understanding the
buying behavior of consumers of Vodafone data card and other brands. The researcher had an
analysis done on the 600 respondents from Durgapur, Asansol & Burdwan to identify how much
of buying intension is due to attributes and how much due to influence by referrals.
The research analysis had revealed that the consumers are satisfied with the brand Vodafone data
card and its attributes. However, Vodafone has not performed well with the customers who are
considerably concerned about internet connection with its cost and tariff plans. This following