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Snapshot: How much do we spend on mobile service across the Caribbean?
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Over the last 10 years, the introduction of affordable mobile/cellular service has transformed the telecoms landscape in the Caribbean. Continuing with our “Snapshot” series, we compare the amounts spent in the region on basic mobile service. The take-up and use of mobile/cellular service in the Caribbean has revolutionised our lifestyle and attitude on staying connected. It is virtually indispensible across all levels of the society, and is an integral element in our daily lives. Although service providers offer both prepaid and post-paid services, in most countries, subscriptions to the former predominate, since it offers greater budgetary control.
Methodology
Calculation of the monthly mobile spend for mobile/cellular service in the region has been guided by the approach set out in the Revised OECD Telecommunications Price Comparison Methodology (2006). Three service baskets, based on the volume of voice calls, text and multimedia messages, were defined as set out in Table 1.