Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cameroon
Cameroon: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 2,500 current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cameroon, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2009, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cameroon stood at 2,500 current LCU.
That represents a change of down 98.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cameroon peaked at 130,000 current LCU in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
Cameroon ranks 12th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
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 | 81,250 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 130,000 current LCU | 8 |
| 2000s | 11,500 current LCU | 2,500 current LCU | 20,000 current LCU | 8 |
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- Share of the population using the Internet 46.3% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 10.47 million users (2021)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cameroon?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cameroon was 2,500 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 Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 130,000 current LCU in 1993.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Cameroon rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Cameroon ranks 12th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.