Let's discuss Eritrea and Sudan's digital infrastructure. How advanced are they?
While not a "Stone Age" scenario, their internet access isn't exactly high-speed. Let's see how they compare to, say, my grandmother's dial-up.
Eritrea's internet is notoriously slow. I've heard carrier pigeons are faster!
That's an exaggeration, but Eritrea's internet penetration is extremely low. Getting online is more of a challenge than a convenience.
Is it like trekking through a desert for Wi-Fi? Do you need a special permit?
Something like that. Loading a simple webpage can take ages. Streaming videos is virtually impossible.
Online shopping must be nonexistent. You'd forget what you ordered by the time the page loads!
Precisely. E-government services are also underdeveloped. Sending a letter might be faster.
Mailing a letter?! What about Sudan? Are they better off?
Sudan is further along, having made progress in recent years, but it's not a digital paradise.
So, they've finally discovered the internet exists? No more smoke signals?
No smoke signals. Sudan's internet penetration is higher than Eritrea's, but still lags behind most countries.
So, YouTube videos might load, but with significant buffering? 240p resolution?
Possibly. Mobile internet is more prevalent, but data costs are high, limiting access.
High data costs mean one cat video per month? That's tough.
Essentially. Online banking and e-commerce are developing, but still have a long way to go.
So there's hope for Sudan's digital future?
Definitely. Sudan is improving its infrastructure and expanding access, but faces challenges like funding and political instability.
Political instability significantly hinders progress. Building a digital economy is difficult amidst turmoil.
Exactly. Sudan is making progress, but it still has a long way to go to match global standards for internet infrastructure and digital facilities.
So, for digital nomads, these aren't ideal destinations. Maybe a "digital detox" retreat instead?
That's one way to put it. Eritrea and Sudan: great for disconnecting, not so great for connecting.
Let's move on to our next country comparison. Available on YouTube and jetoff.ai!