Among 37 countries studied in a new report, South Africa ranks as one of the worst countries for digital readiness.
as one of the worst countries in the world in a range of digital metrics, including 5G connectivity, and its prospects for developing a thriving digital economy are low as a result.conducted by wireless connectivity specialist Airgain , which evaluated a range of factors including internet speeds, mobile penetration, digital skills and 5G deployment – alongside affordability and educational indicators – across 37 countries.
The study collated data from various sources, including Unesco for tertiary education enrolment statistics, Wiley’s Digital Skill Gap Index for digital strength and responsiveness, OECD statistics for mobile penetration rates, and Broadband Genie’s Affordability Index for statistics on the most affordable data. Countries were scored on each metric with their final ranking determined by an aggregated total score.
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