Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in South Africa
South Africa: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 149 current LCU in 2006. ▬ Flat
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in South Africa, 2002–2006
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 149 current LCU for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in 2006. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over five years.
South Africa ranks 18th of 31 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Countries ranked near South Africa
More science & technology data for South Africa
- Scientific and technical journal articles 14,949 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 114.79 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 179.34 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 179.34 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 9,156 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 78.36 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,804 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.6% (2022)
- Number of internet users 46.11 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 5.35 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in South Africa?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in South Africa was 149 current LCU in 2006, 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 149 current LCU in 2002.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 149 current LCU in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- South Africa ranks 18th out of 31 groups with data for 2006.
- Where does this South Africa 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.