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COMMUNICATIONS PRICING FOR CONSUMERS |
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A Cross-National Survey |
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May 2003 - IGB Grant +1 514 849 3508
& Brian Sharwood +1
416 413 9381
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS: |
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- Canadians pay significantly less than their
U.S. counterparts for consumer
wireline communications products.
- Whether it is a basic service bundle, or a
more options-rich package,
when comparing the equivalent services (with currency differences taken
into consideration), the average U.S. prices paid are about 66% higher
than the average Canadian prices.
- For a mid-level service package the most expensive
place in Canada
surveyed; Lethbridge, Alberta, was still less expensive than the least
expensive city surveyed in the U.S.; Seattle, Washington.
- Canadians pay far less in taxes and surcharges
on their phone bills than
their American counterparts.
- Mobility prices between Canada and the U.S.,
after currency conversion,
are roughly equivalent – but one can still find better deals south-of-the
border.
- Regina, Saskatchewan is awarded the crown
for the lowest prices for
communications services in North America.
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