Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt
Egypt: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 2.53 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt, 2003–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt is 2.53 current US$, measured in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and down 94.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt peaked at 42.73 current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.53 current US$, in 2011.
Egypt ranks 16th of 30 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.12 current US$ | 3.61 current US$ | 42.73 current US$ | 7 |
| 2010s | 2.6 current US$ | 2.53 current US$ | 2.67 current US$ | 2 |
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More science & technology data for Egypt
- Scientific and technical journal articles 22,854 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 113.19 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 97.13 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 97.13 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1,343 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 74.6% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 881 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.0% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 79.95 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 11.69 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt was 2.53 current US$ 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 42.73 current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.53 current US$ in 2011.
- How does Egypt rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Egypt ranks 16th out of 30 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.