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Wireless network access point: median price rose 10.6 times in two years
The median price for wireless broadband network access points increased from $ 529 in 2025 to $ 5,600 in 2026, according to SICE data.
What was measured
The median price for wireless broadband network access points was $ 529 in 2025. For 2026, the median price for the same item was $ 5,600. The variation between these two periods was 10.6 times. The data corresponds to 19 contracts.
The measured block
| Measured | Value | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Precio unitario mediano 2025 | $ 529 | mediana de 22 líneas del mismo código |
| Precio unitario mediano 2026 | $ 5.600 | mediana de 19 líneas del mismo código |
| Variación | 10,6× | cociente entre las dos medianas |
| Código de catálogo | 65059 | awards.items.classification.id (catálogo SICE) |
Reproduce this measurement:npx tsx src/jobs/daily-investigation.ts --lane=salto-precio --dry-run
Context
Catalog code 65059 identifies the wireless broadband network access point. SICE is the Information System for State Purchases and Contracts.
The rule it puts in play
No regulation sets the price of an item, and an inter-annual jump may reflect inflation, exchange rate, change in measurement unit, or a different product under the same code. The measurement compares medians of the same catalog code, nothing more.
What is missing to say more
It cannot be determined whether the jump in the median price is due to inflation, change in measurement unit, or the incorporation of higher-value products. It is also not possible to know if there were changes in the technical specifications of the product under the same catalog code.
Who should answer
The Ministry of Defense, through the General Directorate of Administrative Services, must explain the reasons behind the variation in the median price.
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