Author

  • Yasser Khan

    • Institute of Communication Technologies, NWFP University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

  • Sayed Fayaz Ahmed

    • Institute of Communication Technologies, NWFP University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

  • Zahid Mehmood

    • Institute of Communication Technologies, NWFP University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

  • Muhammad Khalil Shahid

    • Institute of Communication Technologies, NWFP University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

  • Muhammad Ibrahim

    • Institute of Communication Technologies, NWFP University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

Abstract

The use of Telecommunication services has been strikingly increased in recent decade. Hence it has become crucial to investigate the reasons behind telecom usage patterns and understand factors playing an important role for perception of telecom services. These investigations are important for both consumers and telecommunication service provider in order to build a strong relationship towards better delivery of telecom services which may result in satisfied customer. The developed model of this research is consisting of five variables which have a lot of impact on perception of consumer towards adoption of telecom services. The results of this research have numbers of practical applications both for marketer and telecom service consumer.

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Khan, Y., Ahmed, S. F., Mehmood, Z., Shahid, M. K., & Ibrahim, M. (2012). Analysis of Consumer Perception towards Telecommunication Services. Journal of Social and Development Sciences, 3(3), 89-98. https://doi.org/10.22610/jsds.v3i3.690

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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012) Deficits, Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Cities View issue contents

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2012-03-15

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