Bermuda's Internet charges are the third highest in the world.

The Island's two Internet companies charge nearly $30 more than the average, according to a survey by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

The Royal Gazette worked out that North Rock Communications would charge $82 for a 40-hour monthly package with rivals Logic only 40 cents behind at $81.60.

Telecommunications Minister Renee Webb yesterday agreed the Internet costs were "prohibitive'' -- particularly compared to the United States.

She added North Rock and Logic, as well as cable carriers Cable and Wireless and TeleBermuda had been asked to help with a survey of the industry with the results due tomorrow.

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