Cellphone services are becoming more expensive with every passing year. Gizmodo reports that a survey conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation (OECD) revealed that the United States, Canada and Spain paid more for cellphone services than many other nations. However, carriers did not agree with these findings and issued a denial.
On average, the OECD found that Americans pay $635.85 on cell phone service, compared to $131.44 per year in the Netherlands or $137.94 per year in Sweden.
As you might expect, the wireless industry issued a press release proclaiming the study was based on “flawed assumptions” that “just don’t make sense.” If you look at the data the way carriers would like, you’re getting quite the bargain. The CTIA does have a point that the OECD’s usage categories seem low — particularly when it comes to MMS use. Another reason U.S. prices seem high? Carriers charge a hell of a lot of money for service. They also spend millions on lobbyists who tirelessly work to eliminate consumer protections and price controls.
OECD’s survey findings could be a little faulty as the countries mentioned above utilize considerably more wireless technologies and services.