Most users are charged long distance or international rates for dial-up access.

ISP rates are so high that few individuals can afford Internet access.

Rates for local telephone calls are high enough to discourage extensive Internet use via local ISPs, even among most who can afford Internet access.

Local access solutions exist, but rates for ISP services are high enough to discourage extensive Internet use.

The lack of competition in the provision of commercial leased lines is reflected in prohibitively or very high leasing fees.

Telephone charges for Internet access reflect emerging competition in the telecoms market, yet they are high enough to discourage extensive use by some users.

Internet access is priced within reach of the majority of citizens.

Competition in leased line provision for businesses has been introduced, and prices are falling but are still high.

Prices for telephone usage are set competitively and are affordable for nearly all citizens.

Flat rate pricing may be in effect for local telephone calls.

Prices for Internet access are set competitively and are affordable for nearly all citizens. Flat rate pricing may be available. Free ISP services may be available, particularly in communities with time-metered pricing of local phone calls.

Higher bandwidth solutions such as DSL services and cable modem access are priced competitively, which may include tiered pricing based on speed of access or usage-based pricing based on total volume. "Always-on" connections are available without time-metered pricing.

Pricing for leased business lines is set in a competitive environment featuring multiple vendors.