Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current LCU) in South Africa
South Africa: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current LCU) was 149 current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in South Africa, 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 South Africa stood at 149 current LCU. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of up 56.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in South Africa peaked at 149 current LCU in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
That places South Africa 33rd 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 (current LCU) in South Africa, 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 | — |
| 1995 | 85.5 current LCU | — |
| 1996 | 91.2 current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 91.2 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 95 current LCU | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 95 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 95 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 95 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 97 current LCU | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 149 current LCU | +53.6% |
| 2004 | 149 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 149 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 149 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 149 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 149 current LCU | +0.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 149 current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 124.5 current LCU, 1.2× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 149 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 30% 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 | 91.58 current LCU | 85.5 current LCU | 95 current LCU | 5 |
| 2000s | 131.22 current LCU | 95 current LCU | 149 current LCU | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More science & technology data for South Africa
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 179.34 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.79 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 114.79 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 89.37 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 4.56 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 5.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled 8,549 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 8,549 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in South Africa?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in South Africa was 149 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 149 current LCU in 2003.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- South Africa ranks 33rd out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.