Economic Prosperity
Consumers in MEDCs such as United Kingdom and the USA have more disposable income so are therefore able to buy luxury items such as computers. Also more developed countries rely heavily on technology and use it daily, this means there is more demand for computers. Also wealthy countries can afford to implement technology. They are able to bridge physical obstacles that may restrict technology such as mountains and ravines.

People in less economically developed countries such as Chad and Guinea Biseau won’t generate enough income to be able to afford computers. Also a reverse of MEDCs, LEDCs will rely more heavily on manual labour to complete tasks rather than technology. This will mean technology will be expensive in less developed countries. Also people in less developed countries will want to earn money for themselves rather than implant technology that may take over there jobs and result in unemployment.

Political
The leaders of some countries invest more money into developing other areas such as weaponry rather than technology. Also wars in countries have a negative affect on technological infrastructure.

Educational
The lack of education in some developing countries will mean computers aren’t used. Those with a better education are more likely to have a computer. Many governments in more developed countries have schemes that provide schools with hardware and internet access to improve education, but those in less economically developed countries aren’t going to have implemented schemes.

Geographical
Some countries lack the power and distribution factors that are needed to run a computer network. Isolated areas will lack power generators and physical aspects such as buildings that are needed to run and house computers. Also those living in places where connecting computer would be difficult are more likely to be on the wrong side of the digital divide. Those living in large cities where the need for IT is greater are more likely to have computers. There are also going to be more ICT related job opportunities so the need to learn computer skills will be greater. In less developed countries where there is a lack of a physical infrastructure such as roads and running water are less likely to be able to cater and implement digital technology.