Let's compare Guinea-Bissau and Japan's internet infrastructure and digital facilities. The difference is significant.
Guinea-Bissau's digital infrastructure is underdeveloped. It's more like a scenic route than a superhighway.
So, slow speeds and limited access?
Precisely. Imagine waiting to load a picture of a cashew—Guinea-Bissau's main export—you'd harvest the cashews first! Internet penetration is low, mostly in urban areas. Rural areas have minimal access.
And Japan?
Japan is a digital leader, with some of the fastest internet speeds globally. You could download a movie before saying "Konnichiwa!"
Incredible! Fiber optics everywhere?
Extensive fiberoptic infrastructure, especially in urban areas, and good coverage in rural areas too, unlike Guinea-Bissau.
What about cost?
In Guinea-Bissau, internet access is expensive relative to income, a luxury, not a necessity. In Japan, it's reasonable considering the speed and reliability, with lots of competitive plans.
Mobile internet?
In Guinea-Bissau, mobile internet is growing but coverage and speeds are slow, mainly 3G or a little 4G. Japan has rapidly expanding 5G, with fast and reliable mobile internet.
So, Japan's advanced infrastructure fuels tech innovation?
Absolutely. Japan leads in technology, with advancements in robotics, AI, and IoT. Guinea-Bissau prioritizes basic infrastructure and economic development, with digital development to follow.
A massive digital divide.
A vast difference. Like a horse-drawn carriage versus a bullet train. Guinea-Bissau has a long way to go.
But every journey begins with a single step, or a single kilobyte!