Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 8.64 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sao Tome and Principe, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sao Tome and Principe is 8.64 current US$, measured in 2009.
That represents a change of down 59.7% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 21.44 current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 13th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 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 | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.02 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 21.44 current US$ | 3 |
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- Scientific and technical journal articles 4.71 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 147,061 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 62.44 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 62.44 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 14 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 59.12 (2024)
- Number of internet users 121,974 (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 2.99 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 7,052 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions per 100 people by speed 2.5 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sao Tome and Principe was 8.64 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 21.44 current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 13th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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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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.