Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Uganda
Uganda: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 3,000 current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Uganda, 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 Uganda is 3,000 current LCU, measured in 2009.
That represents a change of down 57.1% on the previous year and down 93.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Uganda peaked at 45,000 current LCU in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
That places Uganda 9th out of 53 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Uganda, 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 | — |
| 1999 | 45,000 current LCU | — |
| 2000 | 45,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 45,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 45,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 25,000 current LCU | -44.4% |
| 2004 | 20,000 current LCU | -20.0% |
| 2005 | 20,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 10,000 current LCU | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 7,000 current LCU | -30.0% |
| 2009 | 3,000 current LCU | -57.1% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 3,000 current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 750 current LCU, 4.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 3,000 current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 6.0× 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 | 7,500 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 45,000 current LCU | 6 |
| 2000s | 24,444 current LCU | 3,000 current LCU | 45,000 current LCU | 9 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More science & technology data for Uganda
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 83.17 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.8317 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 41.60 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 185.14 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 12.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 1,424 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Uganda?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Uganda was 3,000 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 45,000 current LCU in 1999.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Uganda rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Uganda ranks 9th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.