HATHWAY’S MARKETING ORIENTATION
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They take personal responsibility to "get" the answer for any problem faced by the customer
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They anticipate customers' problems and take pro-active steps to prevent them.
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They give answers to the questions & requests, quickly & efficiently.
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They have a positive tone & manner while interacting with customers.
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They end the interaction on a positive or a humorous note-making the last 30 seconds count.
Hathway realizes that attracting people 'is easy but converting them into loyal customers is hard, hence emphasis is on maintaining a 'Smiling and a Friendly Atmosphere' to please and retain the customer.
PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE
The pattern of telephone subscriber growth observed elsewhere in the world reveals that the growth in the market is initially slow followed by a sharp acceleration, but so far that has not happened in India. As far as the Product Life Cycle is concerned Indians are at the beginning of the maturity stage.
introduction
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growth
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maturity
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marketing objectives
Strategies
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Product
Offer a basic product/ service.
Offer value added services
Increase in number of value added services.
Price
Charge cost- plus
Price to penetrate market
Price to match or best competitors
Distribution
Build selective distribution
Build Intensive distribution.
Build more intensive distribution.
Advertising
Build product awareness among early adopters.
Build awareness and interest in the mass market
Stress brand differences and benefits.
Sales Promotion
Use heavy sales promotion to entice people to subscribe.
Increase to build and maintain relationships with customers.
Increase to encourage brand-switching.
SWOT ANALYSIS OF HATHWAY
STRENGTH
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Very focused on telecom.
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Leadership in fast growing cellular segment.
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The only Indian operator, other than VSNL, that has an international submarine cable.
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IPTV
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WEAKNESS
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Price Competition from BSNL and MTNL
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Untapped Rural market
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OPPORTUNITIES
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The fast-expanding IPLC market.
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Latest technology and low cost advantage.
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Huge market.
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Low Broadband Penetration, Rural Telephoney
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THREATS
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Competition from other cellular and mobile operaters.
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Saturation point in Basic telephony service
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New entry in digital tv.
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CHAPTER 4
DATA ANALYSIS AND
INTERPRETATION
TABLE No.1
TABLE SHOWING-THE PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS BASED ON AGE
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AGE
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PERCENTAGE
OF REPONDENTS
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20-29
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24%
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30-39
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36%
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40-49
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26%
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Above 50
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14%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Analysis
From the above table it is clear that 24% of the respondents aged between 20 to 29, 36% between 30 to 39, 26% between 40 to 49 and only 14% aged above 50 years.
Interpretation
Age is not the criteria for the people who use Hathway. From this we can conclude people of all ages are interested in using Hathway broadband services.
GRAPH No.1
GRAPH SHOWING-THE PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS BASED ON AGE
TABLE No.2
TABLE SHOWING-THE PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS BASED ON GENDER
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GENDER
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PERCENTAGE
OF RESPONDENTS
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MALE
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64%
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FEMALE
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36%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Analysis
From the above table it is clear that 64% of respondents were male and female respondents constituted just 36% of total responses.
Interpretation
It is clear that both males and females are interested in using Hathway broadband as they are interested in E-commerce and social networking.
GRAPH No.2
GRAPH SHOWING-THE PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS BASED ON GENDER
TABLE No.3
TABLE SHOWING- THE OCCUPATION OF RESPONDENTS
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OCCUPATION
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PERCENTAGE
OF RESPONDENTS
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STUDENT
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12%
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GOVERNMENT SERVICE
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16%
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EX-SERVICEMEN
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8%
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PROFESSIONAL
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40%
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SELF-EMPLOYED
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24%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Analysis
From the above table it is clear that 12% of the respondents were students pursuing their graduation or post graduation studies and 40% were professionals. 24% of the respondents were self employed, 8% were ex-serviceman and 16% belonged to government services.
Interpretation
It is clear that users are mostly Professionals and Self employed people because without internet there is no business.
GRAPH No.3
GRAPH SHOWING-THE OCCUPATION OF RESPONDENTS
TABLE No.4
TABLE SHOWING- THE ANNUAL INCOME GROUP OF RESPONDENTS
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INCOME GROUP
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PERCENTAGE OF
RESPONDENTS
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LESS THAN 1,20,000
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20%
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1,20,001-3,60,000
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38%
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3,60,001-7,20,000
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26%
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ABOVE 7,20,000
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16%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Analysis
From the above table it is clear that 20% of the respondents had an annual income of lesser than 1,20,000, 26% had income between 3,60,001 and 7,20,000, 16% earned more than 7,20,000 per annum and 38% had income between 120001 to 3,60,000.
Interpretation
It shows that Hathway is placing their service in the appropriate price range. As the people of income bracket between 1,20,001 and 3,60,000 can easily afford this Broadband service.
GRAPH No.4
GRAPH SHOWING- THE ANNUAL INCOME GROUP OF RESPONDENTS
TABLE No.5
TABLE SHOWING- THE RESPONDENTS AWARENESS OF HATHWAY BROADBAND SERVICE
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YES/NO
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PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS
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YES
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84%
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NO
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16%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Analysis
From the above table it is clear that 84% of the respondents are aware of the Hathway broadband service and 16% of the respondents are not aware of the same.
Interpretation
It shows that majority of the respondents are aware of the service provided by Hathway and are using it.
GRAPH No.5
GRAPH SHOWING- THE RESPONDENTS AWARENESS OF HATHWAY BROADBAND SERVICE
TABLE No.6
TABLE SHOWING- THE SALES PROMOTIONAL TECHNIQUES WHICH ATTRACTS CUSTOMERS
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PROMOTIONAL
TECHNIQUE
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PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS
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TELEVISION
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44%
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RADIO
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6%
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NEWSPAPERS
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24%
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BANNERS
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12%
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SALES PERSONS
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14%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Analysis
From the above table it is clear that 44% of the respondents are attracted towards Hathway services through television, 6% through radio, 24% through newspapers, 12% through banners and 14% through sales persons.
Interpretation
It shows that most of the respondents are attracted towards Hathway services through television.
GRAPH No.6
GRAPH SHOWING- THE SALES PROMOTIONAL TECHNIQUES WHICH ATTRACTS CUSTOMERS
TABLE No.7
TABLE SHOWING- THE NUMBER OF BROADAND CONNECTIONS RESPONDENTS USING
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NO. OF
CONNECTIONS
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PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS
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ONLY 1
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46%
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2-3
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36%
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MORE THAN 3
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18%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Analysis
From the above table it is clear that 46% of the respondents are using only one connection, 36% of them are using 2-3 connections and 18% of them are using more than 3 connections.
Interpretation
It clearly shows that majority of the respondents use atleast 2-3 connections as it has financial edge over the rest and a superior edge placed substancially.
GRAPH No.7
GRAPH SHOWING- THE NUMBER OF BROADAND CONNECTIONS RESPONDENTS USING
TABLE No.8
TABLE SHOWING- THE RESPONDENTS MONTHLY EXPENDITURE ON BROADBAND
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MONTHLY
EXPENDITURE
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PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS
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>250
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12%
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>500
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32%
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>750
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46%
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>1000
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10%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Analysis
From the above table it is clear that 12% of the respondents spend more than 250 per month, 32% of them spend more than 500 per month, 46% of them spend more than 750 per month and 10% of them spend more than 1000 per month.
Interpretation
It shows that majority of the respondents are willing to spend between 500 and 1000 per month as Hathway provides superior broadband connection with unmatched satisfaction.
GRAPH No.8
GRAPH SHOWING- THE RESPONDENTS MONTHLY EXPENDITURE ON BROADBAND
TABLE No.9
TABLE SHOWING- THE BROADBAND PLAN OF THE RESPONDENTS
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PLAN/TARIFF
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PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS
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LIMITED DOWNLOAD PLANS
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40%
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SPECIAL 24hrs UNLIMITED DOWNLOAD PLANS
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32%
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NIGHT UNLIMITED DOWNLOAD PLANS
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18%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Analysis
From the above table it is clear that 40% of the respondents use limited download plans, 32% of them use special 24hrs unlimited download plans and 18% of them use night unlimited download plans.
Interpretation
It shows that majority of the respondents use both limited download plans and special 24hrs unlimited downloadplans. This is because limited download options is far expensive by all internet service providers(even competitors)
GRAPH No.9
GRAPH SHOWING- THE BROADBAND PLAN OF THE RESPONDENTS
TABLE No.10
TABLE SHOWING- THERESPONDENTS RATING THE HATHWAY SERVICE PROVIDER
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RATING
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PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS
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POOR
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8%
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AVERAGE
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16%
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GOOD
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52%
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EXCELLENT
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24%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Analysis
From the above table it is clear that 8% of respondents rate Hathway service poor, 16% of them rate it average, 52% rate it good, 24% rate it excellent.
Interpretation
It clearly shows that majority of the respondents rate Hathway service as good. Hathway is internationally acclaimed and known to provide quality service during sales and after sales of the net connection.
GRAPH No.10
GRAPH SHOWING- THE RESPONDENTS RATING THE HATHWAY SERVICE PROVIDER
TABLE No.11
TABLE SHOWING- THE FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR BUYING HATHWAY BROADBAND CONNECTION
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FACTORS
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PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS
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HIGH SPEED
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34%
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AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES
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8%
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VALUE ADDED SERVICES
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4%
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ECONOMIC CALL RATES
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8%
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DOWNLOADING VOLUME
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46%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Analysis
From the above table it is clear that 34% of respondents are attracted towards high speed connection Hathway provides, 8% on the availability of services, 4% on value added services, 8% on economic call rates and 46% on the downloading volume.
Interpretation
It clearly shows majority of respondents rely on Hathway for their downloading volume and high speed connection they provide.
GRAPH No.11
GRAPH SHOWING- THE FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR BUYING BROADBAND CONNECTION
TABLE No.12
TABLE SHOWING- THE SOURCE OF AWARENESS OF HATHWAY
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MEDIA
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PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS
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NEWSPAPERS
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4%
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MAGAZINES
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12%
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FRIENDS
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34%
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TV ADDS
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10%
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WEBSITE/BLOGS
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14%
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COMPANY
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14%
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OTHERS
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12%
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TOTAL
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100%
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