Mobile Connectivity Costs: Broadband Genie’s new survey of 3,446 SIM-only plans across 234 markets puts the UK at 46th for average mobile broadband cost, at about $0.27 per 1GB (with “unlimited” plans estimated using fair-use limits). The study notes big caveats: it doesn’t weight for economy size or purchasing power, and it doesn’t fully account for network performance or whether operators are state-backed. Media & Politics Tech Angle: A Reuters report says France’s CNews, under billionaire Vincent Bolloré, has hardened its right-wing editorial line ahead of April’s presidential election, with conservative pundit Philippe Bilger removed after pushing back on the channel’s “accepted line of thought.” Trade Data Watch: A U.S. trade report update details how goods import/export values are compiled and valued (customs appraised values, exclusions, and valuation methods), offering a reminder that the numbers depend heavily on definitions and methodology.