Globalization and the Digital Divide
Read this chapter, which covers globalization and how it affects individuals, companies, and nations. As you read, focus on how we got to this point and what the world might look like 50 years from now if globalization continues at the current rate.
Sidebar: How Does My Internet Speed Compare?
How does your Internet speed compare with others in your state, country, or around the world? The chart below shows how Internet speeds compare in different countries. You can find the full list of countries by going to this article (http://royal.pingdom.com/2010/11/12/real-connection-speeds-for-internet-users-across-the-world/). You
can also compare the evolution of Internet speeds among countries by using this tool (http://www.akamai.com/stateoftheinternet/).
So how does your own Internet speed compare? There are many online tools you can use to determine the speed at which you are connected. One of the most trusted sites is speedtest.net, where you can test both your download speeds and upload speeds.