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Survey Of Problems Of CybercafÉ
[A CASE STUDY OF 80 CYBERCAFÉS IN ASABA]
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POOR STATE OF AND HIGH TELECOMMUNICATION CHARGES IN NIGERIA
Local
telephone systems are very important for the widespread use of the
internet but the Nigeria telecommunication limited (NITEL) current
infrastructure has too low a capacity for the internet.
In Nigeria communication technology development is restrained by NITEL the sole distributors of telecommunication services
HIGH COST OF MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT
Computer
consultant is very important in cyber-café to help the customer who
need assistance and to ensure that café runs smoothly.
However, in
Delta state consultant are scare in that it is difficult for the
cyber-café to have or invite a good consultant for services when the
equipment breakdown. Therefore any consultant in the cyber-café could
get to service the equipment usually charge them very high.
1.3 PURPOSE OF STUDY
This means what exactly the researcher is ging to do. The researcher’s target which she set out to reach are as follows
a. The main purpose of this study is to identify the problems of cyber-café in Delta state
b. On the other hand, to find out if such problems exist
c. To know the extent of these problems if they exist
d. To suggest solutions where necessary
e. To recommend actions to be taken to avoid problems of cyber-café in Delta state.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This mean the benefits to be derived from the study
This
study is significant to that its findings should enable stakeholders to
know the current state of cyber-café in the state and then take steps
to increase public access to the internet.
It is also significant to
relevant authorities to moderate the amount charged for internet
connection so as to encourage people to establish internet cafes.
The
findings and recommendations would thus enable individuals and
corporate bodies to put more efforts to set up more cyber-cafes,
especially in the rural areas, to cater for the teaming population of
the state.
Its findings should enable students, business men and
women, lecturers etc to know the existence, the importance of the
internet and access to and use of the internet.
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTION
These
are questions posed by the researcher which will be help her find
solution to the problems. It is the objectives of this study to know
a. What are the causes of high cost of internet connectivity
b. Why do cafes have occasional loss of contact with internet service provider
c. How does electricity interruption affect the cafes
d. What are the causes of poor state of and high telecommunication charges in Nigeria.
e. What are the effect of high cost of maintaining equipment
1.6 DEFINITION OF TERMS
CYBER-CAFÉ: This is a café from which people can access the internet. It is also a chartroom or can be called a business center.
INTERNET:
It is global network which anybody can hook onto. It is rich online
sources of information from bulletin, boards electronics mail, exchange
of audio/video, data to business transaction face to face discussion
with any body in the world or distant relations and friends.
INTERNET EXPLORER: This mean any person who uses internet for internet or enjoyment.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study reveals that the problems of Cybercafés in Delta state, Nigeria by means of questionnairesData were collected from Cybercafés, frequency counts and simple percentages were used to analyze the data generated.Findings revealed the problems militating against internet services in the cybercafés as well as some recommendation that can facilitate the operations of cafes. ... Continue reading---
