Describes the access provider Internet business model. First, it defines the model and provides a variety of ways to access the category providers. Second, it provides an overview of the various ways in which Internet providers to create value for its customers. Further, analysis of economic models for access providers who charge a subscription fee and Internet providers that offer free services, respectively, focusing on their income and expense drivers. Finally, he considers winning Internet service providers from prosecution "Get Big Fast" strategy, that is, investing aggressively to attract customers. As access providers to add value for customers and achieve profitability? How do the various technologies used to access the Internet - Dial-modems, cable TV, satellite, mobile phones - is evolving and what are the implications for access providers? What compromises access providers face in implementing an aggressive growth strategy? Finally, the access provider industry will consolidate, leaving only a few providers in the coming years, or niche players thrive in the future? "Hide
by Thomas R. Eisenmann, Dan J. Green 23 pages. Publication Date: December 11, 2000. Prod. #: 801304-PDF-ENG
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