Updated:   Quarterly
Coverage: 125 operators in 55 countries and continously expanding

Synopsis

New service adoption is being led by Mobile Broadband which has become the most dramatic example of rapid penetration. Mobile Broadband pricing has declined by more than half in real terms during the 3 year period from 2004 to 2007 with more broadband capacity being available for the same price. The recent availability of easy portable mobile data connections (such as the USB modem) means that mobile data services have started to become a mass market consumer item.
 
Price competition among mobile broadband providers has become intense as the cost of devices has reduced and increased network capacity has become available with HSDPA speeds. Flat rate price competition will continue to be severe until mobile providers learn how to differentiate their product offer to meet the need of individual user groups.
 

Key benefits of the service
 
* Coverage

i) Connection, rental and usage prices 125 operators in 55 countries in local currencies and Euros allow for easy comparison

ii) Data roaming prices plus information on bundled

iii) Tariff type, if a contract,  bundle or pay-as-you go price

iv) Use of service: laptop or mobile phone 

v) Relevant notes
 
* Output in excel, supported by a summary report sent with each update commenting on the price changes made by the operators
 
*Updated quarterly, coverage continuously expanded, changes are marked for easy identification

 
Deliverables for a 1-year subscription

i)    Excel spreadsheets

ii)   Updated excel spreadsheets, changes marked in red

iii)   Summary report with each update

iv)   An analysis covering all offerings covered

v)      PLUS Free Enquiry Service