All right, let's talk about something vital in today's world internet access, but in Cuba and Haiti. Prepare for a digital deep dive, Leo! Hmm!
Digital deep dive? Sounds intense! Are we talking dialup modems and carrier pigeons, Mira? Or have they entered the 21st century? Hahaha!
Well, Leo, Cuba has been slowly inching into the modern digital era, but it's a bit like watching a snail race. They've been expanding WiFi hotspots, but it's not quite the same as having Netflix on demand everywhere. Ooh!
A snail race indeed! I imagine trying to download a movie there is an exercise in extreme patience and meditation. Ahhh! So, what about Haiti? Are they even on the map when it comes to internet?
Haiti faces even steeper challenges, I am afraid. Limited infrastructure, widespread poverty. It's like trying to build a digital palace on quicksand. Access is mainly through mobile data if at all but the costs are restrictive. Ouch!
Mobile data as a lifeline. That must make things tough for everything from education to, well, watching cat videos on YouTube! Hahaha! Do people at least have smartphones?
Smartphone penetration is growing, but it's still a fraction of what you see in, say, Miami. And even if you have a phone, affording data is another hurdle. Some folks are relying on shared connections and creativity. Ahhh!
Shared connections and creativity that's the spirit! I bet they're masters of data compression and finding free WiFi wherever it sprouts up. Do they at least have 4G in some spots?
4G is slowly rolling out in some areas, but it is nothing like the blazing fast connections we are used to. Imagine trying to stream our podcast on a connection that flickers more than a disco ball. Hehe!
A flickering disco ball of a connection! I love it! So, where does this leave digital innovation and entrepreneurship? I mean, can people even launch a tech startup in these conditions?
It is tough, no doubt, but necessity is the mother of invention, right? People find ways to innovate with limited resources. They are building community networks, and finding ways to use tech for social good. Ooh!
Necessity, innovation and free wifi from kind neighbours. So, where can listeners go to learn more about the tech scene in Haiti and Cuba?
Good question Leo, friends, our jetoff.ai site is your long term guide, go there to learn everything in more details and depths about each countries. You can even follow our podcast there on the go. Wow!
And please share with us your experiences about that topic. Do you know anything about internet or digital situation there?
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