The craze for efficiency: universal service in Australian telecommunications

Abstract

Looks at the shift in emphasis in Australia, from a historical perspective and examines the growing fears in the community that citizens may become disenfranchised as a result. Argues that a slavish adherence to efficiency through technological advance risks undervaluing the complementarity of information in the community. Concludes that focusing on efficiency and quantification moves away from noting the constitutional and democratic scope of telecommunications.

Citation

Joseph, R.A. (2001), "The craze for efficiency: universal service in Australian telecommunications", info, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 73-82. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636690110801824