Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Kenya
Kenya: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 1.29 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Kenya, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2009, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Kenya stood at 1.29 current US$.
That represents a change of down 96.3% on the previous year and down 99.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Kenya peaked at 1,191 current US$ in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
Kenya ranks 41st of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 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 | 221.73 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 1,191 current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 28.74 current US$ | 1.29 current US$ | 34.67 current US$ | 8 |
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More science & technology data for Kenya
- Scientific and technical journal articles 2,079 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 71.38 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.48 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.48 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 37 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 35.0% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 160 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.8% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 14.35 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 3.04 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Kenya?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Kenya was 1.29 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 1,191 current US$ in 1996.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Kenya rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Kenya ranks 41st out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.