US & Canada Have Priciest Cell Phone Plans

Users here in the US&Canada have to pay at least $59.99 for a complete cell phone package, with Canada coming in at #1 costing US$67.50. While India and Honk Kong came in with the cheapest complete plans: $12.90 and $13.50.

The foundation examined the different types of mobile packages in various countries in order to determine the minimum cost for voice minutes, texting, and data, and found that—surprise!—countries with more competition and more regulation tended to have the best pricing.