Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Botswana
Botswana: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 10 current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Botswana, 2003–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Botswana stood at 10 current LCU. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of down 92.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Botswana peaked at 135 current LCU in 2003 and was at its lowest, 10 current LCU, in 2007.
Botswana ranks 27th of 31 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Botswana, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 135 current LCU | — |
| 2004 | 20 current LCU | -85.2% |
| 2005 | 20 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 20 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 10 current LCU | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 10 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 10 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 10 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 10 current LCU | +0.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 10 current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 274.5 current LCU, 4% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 10 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 2% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.14 current LCU | 10 current LCU | 135 current LCU | 7 |
| 2010s | 10 current LCU | 10 current LCU | 10 current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More science & technology data for Botswana
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 164 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.64 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 4.13 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 7.83 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate -8.39 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate -6.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 383.84 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Botswana?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Botswana was 10 current LCU in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 135 current LCU in 2003.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 current LCU in 2007.
- How does Botswana rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Botswana ranks 27th out of 31 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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 prepaid connection charge (current LCU). 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.