Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 3.5 current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Zimbabwe, 2003–2011
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 Zimbabwe is 3.5 current LCU, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 16.7% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Zimbabwe peaked at 372,800 current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3 current LCU, in 2010.
Zimbabwe ranks 29th of 31 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 74,500 current LCU | — |
| 2004 | 200,000 current LCU | +168.5% |
| 2005 | 372,800 current LCU | +86.4% |
| 2006 | 500 current LCU | -99.9% |
| 2009 | 10 current LCU | -98.0% |
| 2010 | 3 current LCU | -70.0% |
| 2011 | 3.5 current LCU | +16.7% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 3.5 current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 49.99 current LCU, 7% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 3.5 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 1% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 129,562 current LCU | 10 current LCU | 372,800 current LCU | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.25 current LCU | 3 current LCU | 3.5 current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More science & technology data for Zimbabwe
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 94.25 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.9425 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 15.68 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 38.71 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 2.85 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 4.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 519.85 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Zimbabwe?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Zimbabwe was 3.5 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 372,800 current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 current LCU in 2010.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Zimbabwe ranks 29th out of 31 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.