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The line graph depicts how much the average cost of monthly contracts for each of four mobile phone providers was in one European country between January and September 2002.   Overall, Demo was the most expensive provider for most of the period, although it was overtaken by Sim TX in September. Sim TX experienced by far the most dramatic increase, while Alpha followed an almost opposite pattern after reaching a peak in June. Lex, by contrast, showed relatively modest fluctuations but ended the period at its highest price.  Contract costs of Demo dropped several times over these nine months- first slightly, in April, to little higher than what was recorded in January (€15), and then successively after July, the month when the amount reached a peak of €25, ultimately accounting for roughly €23 in September. Only from May to June, the figures maintained the same level at €20, whereas in other months, costs continued to rise, especially sharply by May and July. Lex generally ran a close second, although its prices dipped by a meagre of €2 in February and June, from around €12 and €14 in respective previous months. Cost growth was mainly consistent, eventually increasing to about €18 in the final month.   For Alpha, June was of greater importance, since it surpassed Lex, recording its all-time high cost, though it was marginally higher compared to that of its counterpart mentioned. Contrary to consistent rises in costs until June, Alpha experienced declines at a similar rate in the last three months, offering the most inexpensive contract, in the region of €8, in September. As for Sim TX, monthly contract fees hovered at €5 and €6 until June before rising substantially in the remaining months, leaving those of other providers behind and amounting to €25 in September.   296 words #byARIF @arifielts