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  "description": "U.S. broadband costs remain high compared to similar Western economies.\n",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-18T18:17:46.000Z",
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  "textContent": "April 17, 2026 – North America is the second most expensive region in the world for broadband, according to a global study comparing internet prices across 214 countries.\n\nBroadband Genie analyzed 2,631 fixed-line broadband plans and found consumers in Northern America pay an average of $98.40 a month, second only to Polynesia. The study ranks countries by median monthly broadband cost.\n\nThe United States ranked 167th globally, with average monthly costs of about $80. It trails several major Western economies, including France (63rd), the United Kingdom (70th), Germany (105th), and Canada (130th).\n\nLearn more about the Broadband Community...\n\n\n                            Start Your Broadband Journey Here\n                        \n\nEastern Europe ranked as the cheapest region for broadband, with Ukraine (2nd), Romania (7th), and Russia (10th) all placing in the global top 10.\n\nThe region averaged $15.76 a month, driven in part by widespread fiber deployment and competitive markets.\n\nEmerging markets also ranked among the cheapest, with India (8th), Egypt (6th), and Vietnam (11th).\n\nRemote geography drove higher prices, with island and isolated nations dominating the top of the rankings.\n\nWallis and Futuna ranked as the most expensive country, with broadband averaging $373.88 a month. Polynesia ranked as the most expensive subregion overall.\n\n“It’s important to note, many countries, especially in the Caribbean and Africa, mainly use mobile data to access the internet,” said **Alex Tofts** , broadband expert at Broadband Genie. “Meaning, fixed-line broadband is not the main connectivity option for a large share of the population.”",
  "title": "North America Ranks Among World’s Most Expensive Regions for Broadband",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21T21:53:24.305Z"
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