The unbearably slow speed of internet in West Africa must be the most baffling thing about being online.
It has additionally influenced economic development and business, the staggering expense, absence of access and slow access hamper economic development and employment creation. broadband connectivity is “a key catalyst for economic growth” and that every 10% increase in connectivity enables a 1.38% growth in Gross Domestic Product.
The report shows that the average connection speed is as low as number 126.
That resembles the country has the lowest average connection speed that of all European, Middle-Eastern and African countries.
Just 8% of broadband clients could accomplish speeds higher than 4 megabits for every second (Mbps), which contrasts inadequately and the worldwide normal of 46%.
West Africa is one of the most expensive places in the world to access the internet from and its way behind countries with far worse infrastructure.
The lack of Internet is drastically affecting economic growth in Africa, which can be improved and it is needed to be improved for the growth of nations.
Cajutel, a company from Guinea-Bissau is building infrastructure to serve the masses in West Africa with high-speed internet at affordable prices.