Anecdotal Evidence of ccTLDs and Internet in the Other Countries

[NewsMan]

I’ve spent the last three months in Argentina, traveling and exploring the country - north, east, west, and south - all covered. Beyond the “definitely visit this country it kicks ass and people are super-nice” there was some interesting internet usage as compared to the US:

• ccTLDs are everywhere. I walk past random hardware stores that use .com.ar. I have not seen a single .com mentioned anywhere, but I’ve seen at least a thousand .ar domains (be it tourist attractions, hotels, realtors, retail stores, or travel companies). On top of this, most sites are only in Spanish - a few that cater exclusively to foreigners (eg realtors) have English versions, but they still use .com.ar as their domain.
• Wifi is everywhere. At least 80% of cafes and restaurants (unexpected) have wifi. Free wifi. Finding an internet connection is not hard.
• Online ordering is very common. Ice cream delivery. Wine delivery. Grocery delivery. Pizza delivery. You just put in your information, what you want, and order away. No need to pay until the order actually arrives.
• Savvy companies are using generics. A large Indian restaurant here uses Tandoor.com.ar (kind of cooking style). A popular Japanese delivery joint uses Sushi.com.ar. Just like .com some people understand the value of the generic domain.
• The computer is not indispensible. This is likely the hardest point for people to get - for me (and likely you), the computer is an everyday part of your life. It isn’t for most people here. People actually live fine without the internet

Just a few things to munch on.
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