Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Mauritius
Mauritius: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 100 current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Mauritius, 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 Mauritius stood at 100 current LCU.
That represents a change of down 80.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Mauritius peaked at 522 current LCU in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
That places Mauritius 35th out of 53 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Mauritius, 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 | — |
| 1996 | 500 current LCU | — |
| 1997 | 500 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 500 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 500 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 500 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 500 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 500 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 522 current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 522 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 522 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 100 current LCU | -80.8% |
| 2009 | 100 current LCU | +0.0% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 100 current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 124.5 current LCU, 80% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 100 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 20% 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 | 500 current LCU | 500 current LCU | 500 current LCU | 4 |
| 2000s | 408.25 current LCU | 100 current LCU | 522 current LCU | 8 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
More science & technology data for Mauritius
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 172.68 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.76 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 2.20 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 1,054 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 4.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 4.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 205.31 (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 Mauritius?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Mauritius was 100 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 Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 522 current LCU in 2003.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Mauritius rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Mauritius ranks 35th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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.