Bar chart for question 49: Importance of Information to Choose a Cellular Service Provider — text version

Importance of Information to Choose a Cellular Service Provider
Type of Information Critical Important Nice to know Not at all important
Monthly price 75% 19% 6% 1%
Data plans 64% 26% 9% 2%
Cellular coverage area 60% 29% 10% 1%
The types and price of cell phones available 55% 32% 10% 2%
Availability and cost of calling features 52% 34% 11% 2%
Promotions 47% 36% 16% 1%
Using a company with a good reputation 37% 45% 16% 2%
Understanding which service providers are available in my area 38% 42% 18% 2%
Roaming rates 42% 34% 19% 5%
Time of day or day of week conditions for long distance calling 38% 36% 20% 6%
LD packages or rates for calls within Canada and the US 37% 36% 21% 6%
The type of technology used to deliver the service 30% 42% 23% 5%
Ability to package other services with the same service provider 29% 39% 23% 9%
Customer reviews 26% 41% 28% 5%
LD packages/rates for calls to countries other than Canada and US 28% 31% 28% 14%

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