The OECD has released the latest edition of its biennial Communications Outlook and there appear to be significant changes in the reporting of how Canada stands relative to its peers.
The OECD observed that revenues from data services are growing at double-digit rates in most OECD countries and, in line with the surge of broadband wireless subscriptions, are now the main source of growth for network operators around the world.
The OECD warned “Policy makers and regulators might need to intervene to ensure there is enough supply to meet demand, especially in countries or areas where there is insufficient fixed access network competition.”
However, supply has not been an issue in Canada. As TELUS observed,
Today’s OECD report on global wireless pricing once again confirms that Canadian wireless pricing is extremely competitive internationally and that Canadians have access to some of the best wireless networks in the world, thanks to enormous investment by TELUS and its competitors.
The report shows Canada’s investment in advanced technology is almost double the OECD average.
What are your observations from this year’s OECD Communications Outlook?