Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 140,000 current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sao Tome and Principe, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 140,000 current LCU for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in 2009.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 55.6% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 315,000 current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 1st out of 53 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 151,667 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 315,000 current LCU | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 2 Sierra Leone 31,485 current LCU compare
- 3 Zambia 15,000 current LCU compare
- 4 Côte d’Ivoire 10,000 current LCU compare
- 4 Guinea 10,000 current LCU compare
- 4 Nigeria 10,000 current LCU compare
More science & technology data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Scientific and technical journal articles 4.71 (2023)
- Digital connectivity composite index -0.7565 standard deviations from the yearly mean (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 147,061 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 62.44 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 62.44 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 14 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 59.12 (2024)
- Proportion of individuals using the Internet 59.1% (2024)
- Number of internet users 121,974 (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 2.99 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sao Tome and Principe was 140,000 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 315,000 current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 1st out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.