Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Uganda
Uganda: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 10,000 current LCU in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Uganda, 2000–2006
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2006, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Uganda stood at 10,000 current LCU. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 83.2% over ten years.
Uganda ranks 3rd of 31 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Uganda, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 59,500 current LCU | — |
| 2001 | 45,000 current LCU | -24.4% |
| 2002 | 45,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 28,000 current LCU | -37.8% |
| 2004 | 20,000 current LCU | -28.6% |
| 2005 | 10,000 current LCU | -50.0% |
| 2006 | 10,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 10,000 current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 770 current LCU, 13.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 10,000 current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 20.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 1 Burkina Faso 60,000 current LCU compare
- 2 Djibouti 10,700 current LCU compare
- 3 Cote d'Ivoire 10,000 current LCU compare
- 5 Cape Verde 4,045 current LCU compare
- 6 Burundi 3,000 current LCU compare
More science & technology data for Uganda
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 83.17 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.8317 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 41.60 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 185.14 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 12.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 1,424 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Uganda?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Uganda was 10,000 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 59,500 current LCU in 2000.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 current LCU in 2005.
- How does Uganda rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Uganda ranks 3rd out of 31 countries with data for 2006.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.