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The logit estimation showed that men are more likely to switch supplier than women and that larger families are less likely to do so probably, due to the perception of high information search costs. Other sociodemographic variables were not found to be statistically significant. Regarding specific determinants, our results showed that past experiences with a supplier, dissatisfaction with the current operator, and family and friends' experiences were the most important determining factor for the decision to switch operator. Hence, the price was not the most important determinant. 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