Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge (current US$) in South Africa
South Africa: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge (current US$) was 22.01 current US$ in 2006. ▲ Rising
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 US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 22.01 current US$ for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in 2006.
That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and up 55.7% over five years.
That places South Africa 5th out of 30 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the top quarter.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge (current US$) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 14.14 current US$ | — |
| 2003 | 19.71 current US$ | +39.4% |
| 2004 | 23.07 current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 23.43 current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 22.01 current US$ | -6.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 22.01 current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.48 current US$, 4.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 22.01 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.12 current US$, 10.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near South Africa
More science & technology data for South Africa
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 179.34 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.79 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 114.79 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 89.37 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 4.56 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 5.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled 8,549 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 8,549 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in South Africa?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in South Africa was 22.01 current US$ 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 23.43 current US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.14 current US$ in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- South Africa ranks 5th out of 30 countries 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 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.