Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Chad
Chad: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 500 current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Chad, 2006–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Chad is 500 current LCU, measured in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 87.5% over ten years.
That places Chad 13th out of 31 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Chad, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4,000 current LCU | — |
| 2008 | 800 current LCU | -80.0% |
| 2009 | 800 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 500 current LCU | -37.5% |
| 2011 | 500 current LCU | +0.0% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 500 current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 770 current LCU, 65% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Chad's 500 current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 1.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,867 current LCU | 800 current LCU | 4,000 current LCU | 3 |
| 2010s | 500 current LCU | 500 current LCU | 500 current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Chad
- 12 Eritrea 770 current LCU compare
- 13 Guinea-Bissau 500 current LCU compare
- 13 Mauritania 500 current LCU compare
- 16 Algeria 400 current LCU compare
More science & technology data for Chad
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 72.93 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.7293 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 14.80 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 10.77 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 3.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 9.18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 52.36 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Chad?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Chad was 500 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 Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 4,000 current LCU in 2006.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 500 current LCU in 2010.
- How does Chad rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Chad ranks 13th out of 31 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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.