France services PPI: information & communication
France services PPI: information & communication stood at 105.3 in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Services producer prices table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2005 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Services producer prices table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J - Information and communication services | 105.3 | 103.5 | 104.7 | 103.5 | 103.7 | 103.3 | 103.7 | 103.2 | 104 | 102.2 | |
| L - Real estate services | 111.2 | 111.1 | 110.8 | 110.7 | 110.6 | 109.9 | 108.8 | 108.3 | 107.9 | 106.8 | |
| MA - Legal, accounting, management, architecture, engineering, technical testing and analysis activities | 110.9 | 110.1 | 109.6 | 109.2 | 108.7 | 108.7 | 108.1 | 107.6 | 107.6 | 107.2 |
Understanding france services PPI: information & communication
Prices set within telecommunications, computer programming, information publishing, and data hosting sectors are consolidated in this broader information and communication index. Transactions capture corporate network services, internet access, software development fees, and broadcasting tariffs billed to business customers and institutional users. Unlike professional or administrative groupings, this category aggregates high-technology infrastructure and digital content industries under a single overarching framework.
Evaluating quarterly index paths requires recognizing the steady technological deflation often observed in telecommunications alongside the dynamic pricing of IT consulting. Annual growth rates provide the most reliable benchmark by dampening minor quarterly billing adjustments and seasonal software project deliveries. Preliminary figures undergo routine revisions as telecommunications operators and tech firms report finalized revenue data. Comparing this series with traditional manufacturing highlights the rapid pace of technological change influencing digital service tariffs.
Frequently asked questions
- What major industries make up information and communication services?
- Telecommunications, IT programming, publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and information service activities are included.
- How does telecommunications pricing affect the broader index?
- Telecom services carry a substantial weight and often exhibit gradual downward price trends due to technological efficiency gains.
- Why is year-on-year analysis recommended for this sector?
- Annual comparisons neutralize staggered corporate contract renewals and smooth out short-term volatility in tech project billing.