<Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> Estimate . Source: International Telecommunications Union . </Td> </Tr> <P> The global digital divide describes global disparities, primarily between developed and developing countries, in regards to access to computing and information resources such as the Internet and the opportunities derived from such access . As with a smaller unit of analysis, this gap describes an inequality that exists, referencing a global scale . </P> <P> The Internet is expanding very quickly, and not all countries--especially developing countries--are able to keep up with the constant changes . The term "digital divide" doesn't necessarily mean that someone doesn't have technology; it could mean that there is simply a difference in technology . These differences can refer to, for example, high - quality computers, fast Internet, technical assistance, or telephone services . The difference between all of these is also considered a gap . </P> <P> In fact, there is a large inequality worldwide in terms of the distribution of installed telecommunication bandwidth . In 2014 only 3 countries (China, US, Japan) host 50% of the globally installed bandwidth potential (see pie - chart Figure on the right). This concentration is not new, as historically only 10 countries have hosted 70--75% of the global telecommunication capacity (see Figure). The U.S. lost its global leadership in terms of installed bandwidth in 2011, being replaced by China, which hosts more than twice as much national bandwidth potential in 2014 (29% versus 13% of the global total). </P>

What kinds of issues could this technology cause between less-developed countries