So, Leo, 'let's dive into the digital world of Indonesia and the Philippines shall we? It's not just about pretty beaches; can you stream Netflix there without buffering every five seconds? Hmm!
Hahaha! Mira, you're thinking about the important things! Dude, can you even Instagram those stunning sunsets without waiting half an hour for the picture to upload? That's the real question! So, yeah, 'let's see who's winning the internet race.
Exactly! Indonesia, with its thousands of islands, must have some serious challenges getting everyone connected. I picture guys in boats with rolls of cable Ahhh!
Hahaha! Picture that, Mira! A bunch of Indonesian sailors yelling, "Where does this thing go?” 'But hey, they're working on it! They've got a huge population, and they're all getting online, even if it's just to argue on social media.
True, the Philippines is an archipelago too, but maybe a bit more compact? Are they surfing the web at lightning speed, or still stuck in the dialup era? Aha!
Whoa! Dialup? Mira, where did you pull that from? Hehe! I mean, they’ve definitely got their challenges with infrastructure, but they are a pretty techsavvy bunch. Lots of BPOs and call centers there.
Oh, 'let's see the BPOs and call centers are a big point! So, they need reliable connections to shout at people across the globe. I wonder if my tech support is based there... Hmm!
Could be! They're probably troubleshooting your router right now! Ahhh! 'But seriously, that industry is a major driver for better internet infrastructure in the Philippines.
So, are we talking fiber optics everywhere, or is it still mostly mobile data keeping things afloat? I always picture those little data packages running out at the worst time. Hehe!
A bit of both. Mobile is huge there, especially with affordable smartphones, 'but fiber is expanding, especially in the cities. They're definitely trying to level up!
And what about digital innovation? Are they just consumers of tech, or are there some cool startups brewing in both countries? I need to know if I should invest! Ooh!
Startups are booming, Mira! Ecommerce, fintech, all sorts of stuff. Indonesia's got unicorns galore, and the Philippines is catching up fast. Maybe we should check them out on jetoff.ai, Hmm!
Okay, jetoff.ai plug noted! 'Let's see, so it's not all just beaches and buffering then? There are some serious digital economies growing. Good to know!
Hahaha! No way, Mira! They are not just chilling on the beach! Ahhh! These guys are building the future, one gigabyte at a time. Just think of all the content they are creating. They're probably watching this podcast right now on YouTube!
Oh, you're right! To our Indonesian and Filipino listeners, mabuhay and halo! If you like it, you can like it, comment and subscribe! Are there any unique local apps or platforms we should know about?
For sure! Indonesia has Gojek and Tokopedia. 'And the Philippines have GCash and Lazada. Very popular ewallets and ecommerce platforms.
Wow! Okay, so each country has very strong local tech platforms, that's interesting since the trend is that the western tech conquers more! 'Let's see what are the governments doing to support all of this, are they investing, creating plans? Whoa!
Both governments recognize the importance of digital infrastructure. They're rolling out initiatives to expand broadband access, promote digital literacy, and attract investment in the tech sector.
Digital literacy is very important since you don't want a fast internet but people not knowing what to do with it! I hope they are adding to the curriculum at schools! Hehe!
For sure, Mira! You hit the bullseye! Digital education is key. Both countries are working to equip their citizens with the skills they need to thrive in the digital age. If you're interested, we'll talk about the details on jetoff.ai.