Challenges in the Era of Globalization - iaabd

Average daily
Internet hours
z P-value
Fixed line 2.9 (2.7) -1.289 0.197
Wireless 3.7 (1.7)
Low experience 2.4 (1.6) 2.010 0.044
High experience 4.2 (3.3)
High School 3.2 (3.6) 0.963 .336
University 3.5 (2.5)
Challenges in the Era of Globalization
Edited by Emmanuel Obuah
Internet connection type
Ability to connect to the Internet is a prerequisite for SNS usage. Different connections are gateways to
accessing the Internet. These ultimately determine not only the speed but also the nature of the content
accessible on the web. Subscribers therefore use connection types most efficient to their needs, lifestyle,
and budget. For instance, while ADSL provides faster broadband connection, it is relatively more
expensive in that it requires a fixed-telephone (ADSL) line, a modem and a personal computer. On the
other hand, subscribers can also access the Internet with mobile devices albeit certain limitations such as
surfing on a small screen. Figure 2 illustrates the different connections used by the respondents. Mobile
wireless devices including cell phones were the most popular; 28 respondents or 52 per cent indicated
using wireless connection. 17 per cent showed preference for Internet cafés, which represented the second
preferred type of connection. Those that accessed the Internet from work and at the school library were 11
per cent and 4 per cent, respectively. 9 per cent use HSDPA and other unspecified types accounted for 6
per cent. ADSL was the least preferred choice, with only 2 per cent of respondents.
Figure 2: Internet connection types used
Other
Internet Café
ADSL
HSDPA
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
% of respondents
Connection choice
RQ2: What are the SNS usage habits of students, and how do these compare across biographical
profile?
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