Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in North Africa
North Africa: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 6.88 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in North Africa, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2009, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in North Africa stood at 6.88 current US$.
That represents a change of down 11.1% on the previous year and down 93.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in North Africa peaked at 145.41 current US$ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in North Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1965 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1970 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1980 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1983 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1984 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 135.06 current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 135.38 current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 145.41 current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 107.53 current US$ | -26.0% |
| 1997 | 108.51 current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 105.33 current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 100.84 current US$ | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 87.59 current US$ | -13.1% |
| 2001 | 83.41 current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 84.51 current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 93.02 current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 28.18 current US$ | -69.7% |
| 2005 | 11.28 current US$ | -60.0% |
| 2006 | 3.78 current US$ | -66.5% |
| 2008 | 7.74 current US$ | +104.8% |
| 2009 | 6.88 current US$ | -11.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in North Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +104.8% | 3.78 current US$ | 7.74 current US$ |
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$ | 7 |
| 1990s | 119.72 current US$ | 100.84 current US$ | 145.41 current US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 45.16 current US$ | 3.78 current US$ | 93.02 current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
More science & technology data for North Africa
- Mobile phone subscribers 1,056 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone mainlines 104.13 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone (mainlines and mobile phone) subscribers 1,160 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Revenue from mobile communication 11.30 billion current US$ (2011)
- Mobile cellular monthly subscription 0 current US$ (2009)
- Mobile cellular - price of 3-minute local call 0.4096 peak rate - current US$ (2009)
- External debt, end year 54.82 billion current US$ (2011)
- Number of radio sets 14.56 million (2008)
- Revenue from fixed telephone service 2.68 billion current US$ (2011)
- Internet users 347.93 per 1,000 people (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in North Africa?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in North Africa was 6.88 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 North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 145.41 current US$ in 1995.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does North Africa rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- North Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North 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.