The internet is very beneficial to both developed and developing countries. Not only does it aid growth, but it also creates opportunities for people to learn skills, network, and wager games online from the comfort of their homes.
Africa is not an exception. According to recent statistics, the period between 2010 and 2016 witnessed a 10x rate in the growth of broadband connections in Sub-Saharan Africa. From its 175 million in 2016, it is expected to hit 300 million by 2020.
However, the internet bandwidth in Africa still leaves much to be desired. According to recent data from a global broadband speed league, the countries with the slowest internet speeds are highly present in the region.
The 39 listed African countries' average internet speeds is slightly above 10 Mbps-the minimum speed required by consumers "to fully participate in a digital society" by 10Mbps.
According to Ofcom, a telecoms regular based in the United Kingdom, this is the minimum speed required by consumers “to participate in a digital society fully.”
Furthermore, the price of internet connectivity is very high in Africa. This is due to the unregulated nature of the telecommunications markets, which monopolies have highly dominated.
These issues have led to a decrease in technological advancement and innovations in the region.
Despite the internet challenges, Africans are vast consumers of sports betting, an activity that spun from their love for sports.
Operators see a potentially large market in Africa and are finding ways to deliver excellent gambling services to the players in the region.
Since these operators are third-party businesses, they can’t directly implement changes or create innovative solutions to solve Africa’s internet bandwidth situation.
Instead, they rise to the occasion by accommodating the realities of the African iGaming market in their services.
Two ways to low Africa’s bandwidth
A Simplistic Website
The best African iGaming operators offer a simple website design that loads fast, even on a slow network speed. The websites are fluid, fast, and responsive across all devices.
You will also find tabs neatly placed and where they should be.
The simplicity of these sites doesn’t negate their attractiveness. They are beautifully designed.
Mobile Compatibility
Betting on a pc can be data-consuming and challenging with slow internet bandwidth. That’s why most African online gambling operators have optimized their sites for mobile play.
So, whether you are using Android, iOS, or tablet, you will find betting on these sites enjoyable.
In addition, sports gambling providers allow African punters to make bets right from the homepage.