Open Technology Institute

This review of the international telecommunication landscape provides information for the public, researchers and policymakers reference on various countries' telecommunications markets and policies. We are currently providing information on the telecommunications market, regulatory agency, regulation and national broadband strategies from technologically advanced countries--Canada, Japan, Netherlands, South Korea, Sweden, United Kingdom, and European Union. We anticipate expanding this review with information on more countries in the future. In addition to the overview of these countries, there is a cross-country comparison of broadband Internet services, speed, price and policy strategies. OTI and the Benton Foundation have also partnered to provide daily telecommunications news around the globe.

Wireless Mobile Pricing | Broadband Goals | Broadband Price | Broadband Speed | Internet Bandwidth Cap

Wireless Mobile Pricing:

Article: An International Comparison of Cell Phone Plans and Prices

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Broadband Goals:

Article: An Update on International Universal Broadband Goals

Please also read Overview of National Broadband Goals from Around the Globe for other countries' broadband goals.

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Broadband Price:

Article: Broadband Service Speed and Price


Please also read U.S. vs. Japan: Residential Internet Service Provision Pricing for more price comparison of broadband Internet services between the U.S. and Japan.

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Broadband Speed:

Article: Universal Broadband Speed Around the Globe

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Internet Bandwidth Cap:

Article: Bandwidth Caps for High-Speed Internet in the U.S. and Japan

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