Jul 9, 2023, 12:15 AM IST
While Singapore enjoys the world's fastest broadband speed of 219 Mbps, here are eight nations in the world languishing at the bottom in terms of internet connectivity.
The slowest broadband speed in the world is experienced in Cuba at mere 4.01 megabits per second (Mbps). The reason is that the nation is connected with just one undersea optic fiber. The 11 million people of the country are thus dependent on this particular cable, making net painfully slow in the country.
The broadband speed here is 4.11 Mbps, making it the second-slowest country in terms of net connectivity. People might have to wait for over 22 hours here to just download a 5GB movie.
Yemen has one of the slowest internet speeds globally due to its ongoing conflict, limited infrastructure, and political instability, resulting in a lack of investment in internet connectivity. Broadband speed here is just 7.59 Mbps.
Sudan’s broadband speed is 7.92 Mbps. it struggles with slow internet due to underdeveloped infrastructure, limited competition among service providers, and challenges related to political stability and economic constraints.
Since Equatorial Guinea is spread out over a number of islands, it is challenging to put in place the necessary infrastructure. Because of this, there aren’t enough fibre optic lines needed to offer high-speed internet access. Broadband speed in this country is 7.95 Mbps.
Limited telecommunications infrastructure, rugged terrain, and political instability have led to slow internet speeds in Afghanistan, hindering widespread access and connectivity. Broadband speed in this war-torn country is 8.26 Mbps.
Mozambique’s internet speed is affected by its geographical location, limited infrastructure development, and low levels of internet penetration. Broadband speed here is just 9.27 Mbps.
Despite efforts to improve internet infrastructure, Algeria still faces slow internet speeds due to outdated technology and a lack of investment in broadband networks. Broadband speed here is 10.43 Mbps.