Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current US$) in South Africa
South Africa: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current US$) was 17.58 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in South Africa, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 17.58 current US$ for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in 2009.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in South Africa peaked at 23.58 current US$ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
South Africa ranks 7th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current US$) in South 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$ | — |
| 1987 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1988 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1989 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 23.58 current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 21.21 current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1997 | 19.79 current US$ | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 17.18 current US$ | -13.2% |
| 1999 | 15.55 current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2000 | 13.69 current US$ | -12.0% |
| 2001 | 11.03 current US$ | -19.4% |
| 2002 | 9.2 current US$ | -16.6% |
| 2003 | 19.71 current US$ | +114.2% |
| 2004 | 23.07 current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 23.43 current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 22.01 current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2008 | 18.04 current US$ | -18.0% |
| 2009 | 17.58 current US$ | -2.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 17.58 current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.82 current US$, 4.6× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 17.58 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.76 current US$, 6.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current US$) in South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +114.2% | 9.2 current US$ | 19.71 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$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.46 current US$ | 15.55 current US$ | 23.58 current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 17.53 current US$ | 9.2 current US$ | 23.43 current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 4 Djibouti 28.13 current US$ compare
- 5 Cape Verde 26.57 current US$ compare
- 6 Cote d'Ivoire 19.12 current US$ compare
- 8 Morocco 14.89 current US$ compare
- 9 Ethiopia 14.36 current US$ compare
- 10 Sierra Leone 13.41 current US$ compare
More science & technology data for South Africa
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 179.34 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.79 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 114.79 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 89.37 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 4.56 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 5.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled 8,549 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 8,549 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in South Africa?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in South Africa was 17.58 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 23.58 current US$ in 1995.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- South Africa ranks 7th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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.