Czechs pay more to send SMS messages than European average

Many Czechs are paying far above the European average for sending an SMS message from their mobile phones - this, according to a new report from the Czech Telecommunication Office. According to the report, the average Europe-wide price of sending a single SMS is 2.80 crowns, while the Czech average is 3.2 crowns, with some operators charging less and others charging significantly more. The survey also finds that neighbouring Austria has the highest average charges, with 4.60 crowns for an SMS, while Denmark and Estonia have the lowest charges. At present, the European Commission is preparing proposals to harmonise mobile call charges across Europe.