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Technology Acceptance of Free Wireless Internet Park Initiatives

Technology Acceptance of Free Wireless Internet Park Initiatives
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Author(s): Shafi Al-Shafi (Brunel University, UK)and Vishanth Weerakkody (Brunel University, UK)
Copyright: 2009
Pages: 15
Source title: E-Government Development and Diffusion: Inhibitors and Facilitators of Digital Democracy
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ganesh P. Sahu (Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, India), Yogesh K. Dwivedi (Swansea University, UK)and Vishanth Weerakkody (Brunel University, UK)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-713-3.ch011

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Abstract

This chapter examines the adoption of free wireless internet parks (iPark) by Qatari citizens as means of accessing electronic services from public parks. The Qatari government has launched free wireless internet parks concept under their national electronic government (e-government) initiative with a view of providing free internet access for all citizens while enjoying the outdoors. By offering free wireless internet access, the Qatari government hopes to increase accessibility of e-government services and encourage their citizens to actively participate in the global information society with a view of bridging the digital divide. The adoption and diffusion of iPark services will depend on user acceptance and availability of wireless technology. This chapter examines an extended technology acceptance model (TAM) that proposes individual differences and technology complexity to determine perceived usefulness and perceived ease of the iPark initiative by using a survey based study. The chapter provides a discussion on the key findings, research implications, limitations, and future directions for the iPark initiative in Qatar.

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