Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cameroon
Cameroon: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 5.29 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cameroon, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cameroon is 5.29 current US$, measured in 2009.
That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and down 97.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cameroon peaked at 459.1 current US$ in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
Cameroon ranks 17th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 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 | 178.82 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 459.1 current US$ | 8 |
| 2000s | 19.39 current US$ | 5.29 current US$ | 37.86 current US$ | 8 |
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- Scientific and technical journal articles 1,547 (2023)
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- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 108.21 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 108.21 per 100 people (2024)
- Share of the population using the Internet 46.3% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 10.47 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 2.13 per 100 people (2022)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 588,198 (2022)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people, by download speed 2.13 per 100 population (2022)
- Net official development assistance to medical research and basic health sectors 113.69 million millions of constant united states dollars (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cameroon?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cameroon was 5.29 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 Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 459.1 current US$ in 1993.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Cameroon rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Cameroon ranks 17th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.