Drivers of mobile broadband pricing: Cross-national evidence on policy and market dynamics

Raúl Katz and Juan Jung

Utilities Policy, 2025, vol. 93, issue C

Abstract: This paper investigates the reasons underlying the diversity in mobile broadband prices across 182 countries from 2013 to 2022. Our analysis examines the interplay among three groups of variables: policy frameworks, market conditions, and pricing mechanisms. Our results suggest that countries should adopt advanced regulatory practices regarding licensing, infrastructure sharing, spectrum flexibility, and competition to lower mobile broadband prices. In addition, moderate taxation is required to stimulate investment, expand coverage, and promote competition, thereby lowering prices. Reduction of operators’ operating expenses can also play a crucial role.

Keywords: Broadband; Internet; Prices (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2024.101879

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