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Rising computer and phone costs may boost demand for repairs in Mexico
Computers and smartphones are getting more expensive in Mexico as demand rises for components used in both consumer devices and AI data centers.
The article says computers have risen in price by more than 6% so far this year, after falling by more than 30% from before the pandemic.
It gives examples of high prices for Apple devices, while noting that other brands are affected too.
Higher component costs have also weighed on Samsung’s mobile and network divisions, according to the company.
At the same time, forecasts for global computer and smartphone shipments have been cut, and the expected average smartphone price has increased.
Analysts expect memory prices to keep rising through this year and next.
For people and businesses facing higher equipment costs, repairing a device instead of replacing it could become more appealing, creating an opportunity for repair shops.
Computer prices in Mexico have risen more than 6 percent so far this year, while memory prices are expected to keep increasing this year and next.
Higher prices for computers and smartphones may lead more people in Mexico to repair devices instead of replacing them.
The article links rising costs to demand for components and memory from AI data centres, alongside limited supply.
IDC reported that worldwide computer shipments fell 20.1 percent year over year in the third quarter, to 62.7 million units.
IDC also raised its forecast for the 2026 decline in worldwide smartphone shipments to 16.7 percent and increased its average-price estimate to $581.
- Who
- Consumers and businesses in Mexico, and companies in the computer and phone industries.
- What
- Rising computer and smartphone costs may increase demand for repairs.
- When
- The article was published on October 12, 2026. It discusses price increases and forecasts for this year and next.
- Where
- Mexico; the article also cites global computer and smartphone shipment figures.
- Why
- Demand for components and memory from AI data centres is increasing as supply is limited.
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Samsung reported an operating loss of 700 billion won for its mobile and networks divisions combined, attributing weaker results to higher component costs.
IDC raised its forecast for the 2026 decline in worldwide smartphone shipments from 13.9 percent to 16.7 percent.
IDC reported that worldwide computer shipments fell 20.1 percent year over year in the third quarter, to 62.7 million units.
El Economista MX published an article describing rising computer and smartphone costs and the potential for increased repair demand in Mexico.
- Mexico computer prices
- Up more than 6 percent so far in 2026
- Worldwide computer shipments
- 62.7 million units in the third quarter, down 20.1 percent year over year
- Worldwide smartphone shipment forecast
- 16.7 percent decline in 2026
- Estimated worldwide average smartphone price
- $581, up from $550
- Samsung mobile and networks operating result
- Loss of 700 billion won, about $480 million
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