Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Zambia
Zambia: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 15,000 current LCU in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Zambia, 1960–2004
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 15,000 current LCU for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in 2004.
The figure is down 50.0% on the previous year and down 90.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Zambia peaked at 150,000 current LCU in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
That places Zambia 3rd out of 53 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Zambia, 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 | — |
| 1995 | 30,000 current LCU | — |
| 1996 | 30,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 30,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 150,000 current LCU | +400.0% |
| 1999 | 150,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0 current LCU | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 2002 | 65,000 current LCU | — |
| 2003 | 30,000 current LCU | -53.8% |
| 2004 | 15,000 current LCU | -50.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 15,000 current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 750 current LCU, 20.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 15,000 current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 30.0× 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 | 39,000 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 150,000 current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,000 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 65,000 current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 1 Sao Tome and Principe 140,000 current LCU compare
- 2 Sierra Leone 31,485 current LCU compare
- 4 Cote 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 Zambia
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 108.7 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.09 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 23.17 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 28.45 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 6.51 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 9.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 367.3 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Zambia?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Zambia was 15,000 current LCU in 2004, 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 150,000 current LCU in 1998.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Zambia rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Zambia ranks 3rd out of 53 countries with data for 2004.
- Where does this Zambia 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.