Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Botswana
Botswana: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 10 current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Botswana, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Botswana is 10 current LCU, measured in 2009.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 92.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Botswana peaked at 135 current LCU in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
That places Botswana 42nd out of 53 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Botswana, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1965 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1970 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1975 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1976 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1977 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1978 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1979 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1980 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1982 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1983 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1984 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1985 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1987 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1988 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1989 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1990 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1992 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1993 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1994 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1995 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1996 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1997 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1998 | 135 current LCU | — |
| 1999 | 135 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 135 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 135 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 135 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 135 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 20 current LCU | -85.2% |
| 2005 | 20 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 20 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 10 current LCU | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 10 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 10 current LCU | +0.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 10 current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 124.5 current LCU, 8% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 10 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 2% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 2 |
| 1970s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 27 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 135 current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 63 current LCU | 10 current LCU | 135 current LCU | 10 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More science & technology data for Botswana
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 164 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.64 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 4.13 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 7.83 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate -8.39 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate -6.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 383.84 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Botswana?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Botswana was 10 current LCU in 2009, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 135 current LCU in 1998.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Botswana rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Botswana ranks 42nd out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. The initial, one-time charge for a new postpaid subscription. Refundable deposits should not be counted. Although some operators waive the connection charge, this does not include the cost of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. The price of the SIM card should be included in the connection charge. It should also be noted if free minutes or free SMS are included in the connection charge. Taxes should be included. If not included, it should be specified in a note including the tax rate applicable. This indicator is expressed in local currency.