The OECD has published comparative data on broadband speeds and prices. This will help drive prices down and quality up.
The rest of the countries need to develop their own benchmarks.
BBC NEWS | Technology | Global broadband prices revealed
According to the report, broadband prices for DSL connections across the 30 countries have fallen by 19% and increased in speed by 29% in the year to October 2006. Cable prices and speeds followed a similar trend.The least expensive monthly subscription for always-on broadband was in Sweden, where $10.79 (£5.40) per month bought a 256kbps connection. The country with the most expensive entry point for broadband access was Mexico, where it cost $52.36 (£26.18) per month for 1mbps.
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