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North Americans Pay More for Cell Phone Service

Stevie Converse — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:25:11 -0400

Full article: CNET
Marguerite Reardon
Cell phone users in the U.S., Spain, and Canada pay more for mobile phone service than cell phone users in other parts of the world, according to a new survey of 30 countries. On a yearly basis, American cell phone users are spending the most at about $635.85. By contrast, people in the Netherlands and Finland pay the lowest amount for cell phone service, only $131.44 per year.

Looking at the Future of News at the OECD

Stevie Converse — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:33:03 -0400

Full article: World Editors Forum
Emma Heald and Christie Silk
The Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is embarking on a study of online news distribution amid rising concern about the news industry's financial troubles which have been exacerbated by the global economic downturn.

The Role of Communication Infrastructure Investment in Economic Recovery

Stevie Converse — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:19:38 -0400

Full article: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
A new report from the OECD says that broadband networks are increasingly recognized as fundamental for economic and social development. They serve as a communication and transaction platform for the entire economy and can improve productivity across all sectors. Advanced communication networks are a key component of innovative ecosystems and support economic growth.

Broadband Around the World

Stevie Converse — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:58:22 -0400

Full article: New York Times
Catherine Rampell
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development released its latest data on broadband access. For broadband penetration, the United States is in the middle of the pack, slightly above average for O.E.C.D. member countries.

The Future of the Internet Economy: A Statistical Profile

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:05:33 -0500

This statistical profile, prepared for the OECD ministerial meeting on the Future of the Internet Economy taking place in Seoul on 17-18 June, 2008, compares major trends in the diffusion of the Internet across OECD and selected non-OECD countries.

European IT Chief Backs Net Neutrality

Stevie Converse — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:08:45 -0400

Full article: ZDNet
David Meyer
The European Commission appears to have thrown its weight behind the principle of Net Neutrality, after the telecommunications commissioner said the issue was "a political question to be answered by the people."

OECD Proposes Road Map for the Future of the Internet Economy

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:10:32 -0400

Full article: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development
The OECD is planning to work with developed and developing countries and international organizations to improve policies for the Internet economy and increase international cooperation on issues such as cybercrime and security.

Deregulation=Competition: An Observation from the OECD Seoul Ministerial

Stevie Converse — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:08:41 -0400

Full article: Public Knowledge
Sherwin Siy
Competition and regulation aren’t opposed to each other—while we should always be wary of excessive regulation, sometimes it’s the best way to protect the market of innovation, and the consumers that market serves.

The Future of the Internet Economy

Stevie Converse — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:14:22 -0400

Full article: Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development
The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development has released a statistical profile on "The Future of the Internet Economy."

Questions about Broadband Data Swirl at Broadband Policy Summit

Stevie Converse — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:20:02 -0400

Full article: Braodband Census
Drew Clark
Questions about the availability and detail of broadband data featured prominently in presentations and in discussions at the Broadband Policy Summit IV.