Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Lesotho
Lesotho: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 49.99 current LCU in 2010. ▲ Rising
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Lesotho, 2002–2010
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2010, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Lesotho stood at 49.99 current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Lesotho peaked at 64.5 current LCU in 2002 and was at its lowest, 25 current LCU, in 2003.
Lesotho ranks 20th of 31 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.88 current LCU | 25 current LCU | 64.5 current LCU | 5 |
| 2010s | 49.99 current LCU | 49.99 current LCU | 49.99 current LCU | 1 |
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More science & technology data for Lesotho
- Scientific and technical journal articles 60.18 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 1.64 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 70.33 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 70.33 per 100 people (2024)
- Share of the population using the Internet 51.8% (2024)
- Research and development expenditure 0.1% (2023)
- Number of people using the Internet 1.02 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.3794 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 8,869 (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 32.24 per million people (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Lesotho?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Lesotho was 49.99 current LCU in 2010, 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 64.5 current LCU in 2002.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 25 current LCU in 2003.
- How does Lesotho rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Lesotho ranks 20th out of 31 countries with data for 2010.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.