Key factors affecting customer loyalty in ISP (internet Service Provider) companies in Ardabil Province

Journal Title: International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 11

Abstract

The study aims to determine contributing factors to customer loyalty towards ISP (internet service provider) companies in Ardabil Province. Data were collected from 384 internet users among companies’ customers using customer loyalty questionnaire. The findings indicated that there is a positive relationship between switching cost, trust, corporate image and perceived service quality with customer loyalty. Switching cost was found to be the most critical factor in affecting users' customer loyalty.

Authors and Affiliations

Naser Mohammadoghli *| Germi Branch, Islamic Azad University, Iran, naser.mohammadoghli@yahoo.com, Mohammad Hassanzadeh| University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran, Ebrahim Esmaeli| Germi Branch, Islamic Azad University, Iran

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Naser Mohammadoghli *, Mohammad Hassanzadeh, Ebrahim Esmaeli (2013). Key factors affecting customer loyalty in ISP (internet Service Provider) companies in Ardabil Province. International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences, 4(11), 3411-3413. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-5767