Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eritrea
Eritrea: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 770 current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eritrea, 2002–2011
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 Eritrea is 770 current LCU, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 50.0% on the previous year and down 45.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eritrea peaked at 1,540 current LCU in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 2002.
Eritrea ranks 12th of 31 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 2004 | 1,400 current LCU | — |
| 2005 | 1,400 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1,400 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1,540 current LCU | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 770 current LCU | -50.0% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 770 current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 770 current LCU, 1.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 770 current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 1.5× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,148 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 1,540 current LCU | 5 |
| 2010s | 770 current LCU | 770 current LCU | 770 current LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
More science & technology data for Eritrea
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 59.12 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.5912 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 2.02 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 16.64 units per square kilometre (2022)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 9.98 % change on previous year (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 11.93 % change on previous year (2022)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 29.08 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eritrea?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eritrea was 770 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 Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 1,540 current LCU in 2009.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 2002.
- How does Eritrea rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Eritrea ranks 12th out of 31 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Eritrea 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.