Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt

Egypt: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 2.53 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
2.53 current US$
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
16th
of 30 countries
All-time high
42.73 current US$
in 2003
All-time low
2.53 current US$
in 2011
Years of data
9
2003–2011

Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt, 2003–2011

0102030402003200720112003: 42.7 current US$2004: 16.1 current US$2005: 13 current US$2006: 8.7 current US$2007: 4 current US$2008: 3.7 current US$2009: 3.6 current US$2010: 2.7 current US$2011: 2.5 current US$

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Egypt

  1. 13 Burundi 2.92 current US$ compare
  2. 14 Namibia 2.73 current US$ compare
  3. 15 Ethiopia 2.72 current US$ compare
  4. 17 Morocco 2.47 current US$ compare
  5. 18 Benin 2.12 current US$ compare
  6. 18 Togo 2.12 current US$ compare

See the full ranking of 31 places →

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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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About this data

Indicator
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
31 places, 216 data points, 2000–2011
Last refreshed

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.