There are no distribution/sales points for ICT hardware/software within the community.

ICT hardware and software are too expensive for all but large businesses and a small minority of citizens and small and medium-sized businesses.

Some off-the-shelf hardware and software solutions are available locally, but there are none or very few in the native language of the community.

Basic hardware and software are affordable for some citizens and small and medium-sized businesses.

Most ICT products are sourced from abroad, but there is a strong and growing localization industry to adapt products to local needs.

Some software appropriate to local needs and languages is available.

A variety of hardware and software solutions are available and affordable to most small and medium-sized businesses, as well as many individuals.

A vibrant marketplace exists for software and hardware with a competitive retail and wholesale market for these products.

Hardware and software appropriate to local needs and languages are widely available and affordable.