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2.5 billion people in the world have internet access. But most of them can't have a reliable Skype call. We still have issues calling from Australia on a decen
by jwilliams 13y ago
2.5 billion people in the world have internet access.
But most of them can't have a reliable Skype call. We still have issues calling from Australia on a decent connection to a similarly decent connection in the states.
What we've found - Good connectivity that can hold a reliable Skype or Google Hangout conversation is essential - don't be fooled thinking you can achieve this at a random Internet cafe in Cambodia. You might be able to (!), but plan accordingly.
- billpaetzke 13y agoAnd what is a good strategy for this when deciding where to live (both on macro and micro scale)?
- sliverstorm 13y agoReasonable proximity to a major city is probably a decent starting point. What's a major city? If we're still in the coarse-estimate mode, I'd say a city most people have heard of. Maps of internet backbones will help you locate the ideal places, from a connectivity point of view. http://www.nthelp.com/images/InternetMCI.jpg http://www.nthelp.com/images/InternetMCI.jpg
- jwilliams 13y agoIt varies by location. In many places, a 3G or 4G backup works amazingly well. Certainly here in Australia, and probably in certain places in Asia/Europe too.
- k__ 13y agoI think those synchronous communications should be minimized. They break you out of a flow and bind you. Chats/Forums/Emails are easier to integrate into the day.