Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Zambia
Zambia: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 3.14 current US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Zambia, 1960–2004
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 3.14 current US$ for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in 2004.
That represents a change of down 50.5% on the previous year and down 95.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Zambia peaked at 80.56 current US$ in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
Zambia ranks 26th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 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 | 22.57 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 80.56 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.85 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 14.78 current US$ | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Zambia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 367.3 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 23.17 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 108.7 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 108.7 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 13 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 17.1% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 13 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2008)
- Number of people using the Internet 2.91 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.7898 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Zambia?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Zambia was 3.14 current US$ in 2004, 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 80.56 current US$ in 1998.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Zambia rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Zambia ranks 26th out of 53 countries with data for 2004.
- Where does this Zambia 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.