I like the idea of Dial-up (56K)/Broadband DSL (128K to 8Mbps)/Broadband Fiber Optics (which uses fiber optic cables) is the original game design. And I think it could be very useful.
There are several concepts or variables in my design.
City Panel:
City Network quality
- The average of network quality of all the company in the cities
Company Panel:
Main Technology(Select Box):
- The type of technology is mainly used. The original idea is pretty good.
Dial-up (56K)/Broadband DSL (128K to 8Mbps)/Broadband Fiber Optics(which uses fiber optic cables).
Technology needs to be invented first. These technologies should have high entry-cost.
- The quality setting you would like to provide your subscribers( internet speed)
The network quality slider range must correspond to the Main Technology.
For example, Dial-Up(0 - 20), Broadband DSL(20-50), Fiber(50-100)
- Like the one already exists. More budget more capacity growth.
- Monthly maintenance budget, hotline, repair, custom services, etc.
The higher the budget, the higher the customer satisfaction.
I split the Infrastructure Capacity into Network Capacity and User Capacity.
Network Capacity
- Total Network Capacity(Bandwidth) of your company.
Add the monthly cost for used network capacity.
- The maximum subscriber allowed(current infrastructure capacity)
User Capacity = Network Capacity/Network Quality Setting
- High Customer Satisfaction could prevent subscribers from moving to another company. Give a company more time to react when facing new technology.
Satisfaction = Maintenance Budget + Network Quality Setting - City Average network Quality - Not using the latest technology
We could probably add the established year or some expertise score as well.