France HICP constant tax: information and communication
France HICP constant tax: information and communication stood at 3.2 in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Dec 2003 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-items HICP at constant tax rates | 3.3 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.4 | |
| Information and communication | 3.2 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 0 | -0.7 | -2.4 | -1.3 | |
| Recreation, sport and culture | 0 | -1 | -0.5 | -0.5 | -0.4 | -0.4 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
Understanding france HICP constant tax: information and communication
Measuring the twelve-month percentage variation in consumer outlays for telecommunications equipment, internet connectivity, and postal services with indirect tax rates held constant, this series evaluates communication cost trends free from fiscal interference. It includes smartphones, computing hardware, telephone subscription packages, internet access fees, and postal delivery charges, excluding broadcast media licensing where categorized separately. By maintaining a fixed tax baseline, the calculation strips away value-added tax modifications, isolating underlying technological deflation, network infrastructure investments, and provider pricing competition.
Interpreting this dataset requires recognizing the unique long-term deflationary character of information and communication technologies, where rapid quality improvements and technological advancements frequently drive down unit costs over time. Because communication services are heavily bound by multi-year consumer contracts, price adjustments occur in discrete steps rather than continuous fluctuations. Utilizing year-on-year percentage comparisons provides a clear view of structural cost trends, filtering out minor promotional adjustments introduced by network operators.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific services and devices fall under information and communication?
- Telephony equipment, computers, internet access plans, mobile services, and postal delivery fees.
- How do technological advancements influence this price series over time?
- Rapid innovation and quality improvements often impart a persistent downward pressure on hardware and connectivity costs.
- Why is the constant-tax adjustment relevant for communication services?
- It ensures that value-added tax changes do not mask the ongoing structural price competition and technological cost shifts.