Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Uganda
Uganda: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 5.46 current US$ 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 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Uganda is 5.46 current US$, measured in 2006. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 84.9% over ten years.
That places Uganda 9th out of 30 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Uganda, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 36.18 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 25.63 current US$ | -29.2% |
| 2002 | 25.03 current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 14.26 current US$ | -43.0% |
| 2004 | 11.05 current US$ | -22.5% |
| 2005 | 5.62 current US$ | -49.2% |
| 2006 | 5.46 current US$ | -2.8% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 5.46 current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.72 current US$, 2.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 5.46 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.12 current US$, 2.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Uganda
More science & technology data for Uganda
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ 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 5.46 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 36.18 current US$ in 2000.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.46 current US$ in 2006.
- How does Uganda rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Uganda ranks 9th out of 30 countries with data for 2006.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.9%. 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 US$). 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.