Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Africa
Africa: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 2.21 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Africa, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Africa recorded 2.21 current US$ for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in 2009.
That represents a change of down 45.7% on the previous year and down 94.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Africa peaked at 48.04 current US$ in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 2 |
| 1970s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.18 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 48.04 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.88 current US$ | 2.21 current US$ | 28.29 current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More science & technology data for Africa
- Mobile phone subscribers 623.58 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone mainlines 28.95 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone (mainlines and mobile phone) subscribers 652.53 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Revenue from mobile communication 25.95 billion current US$ (2011)
- Mobile cellular monthly subscription 0 current US$ (2009)
- Mobile cellular - price of 3-minute local call 0.6289 peak rate - current US$ (2009)
- External debt, end year 11.91 trillion current US$ (2011)
- Number of radio sets 18.96 million (2008)
- Radio sets 10.86 million per 1,000 people (2001)
- Revenue from fixed telephone service 4.36 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Africa?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Africa was 2.21 current US$ 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 Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 48.04 current US$ in 1998.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Africa rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Africa ranks 2nd out of 6 groups with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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 US$). 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.