Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Uganda
Uganda: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 1.48 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Uganda, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 1.48 current US$ for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in 2009.
That represents a change of down 63.7% on the previous year and down 95.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Uganda peaked at 30.93 current US$ in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
Uganda ranks 39th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 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 | 5.16 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 30.93 current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 13.78 current US$ | 1.48 current US$ | 27.36 current US$ | 9 |
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More science & technology data for Uganda
- Scientific and technical journal articles 1,424 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 41.60 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 83.17 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 83.17 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 4 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 8.9% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 14 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.4% (2023)
- Number of people using the Internet 4.59 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.2076 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Uganda?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Uganda was 1.48 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 30.93 current US$ in 1999.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Uganda rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Uganda ranks 39th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.