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.

Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Uganda

Name: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Uganda
Creator: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Uganda: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 5.46 current US$ in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)

5.46 current US$

Change on year

down 2.8%

World rank

9th

of 30 countries

All-time high

36.18 current US$

in 2000

All-time low

5.46 current US$

in 2006

Years of data

2000–2006

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.

Countries ranked near Uganda

6 Cote d'Ivoire 19.12 current US$ compare
7 Lesotho 6.83 current US$ compare
8 Algeria 5.48 current US$ compare
10 Senegal 4.24 current US$ compare
11 Tunisia 3.55 current US$ compare
12 Mauritius 3.48 current US$ compare

See the full ranking of 31 places →

More science & technology data for Uganda

Scientific and technical journal articles 1,424 (2023)
Mobile phone subscriptions 41.60 million (2024)
Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 83.17 per 100 people (2024)
Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 83.17 per 100 people (2024)
Patent applications, nonresidents 4 (2021)
Share of the population using the Internet 8.9% (2024)
Patent applications, residents 14 (2021)
Research and development expenditure 0.4% (2023)
Number of people using the Internet 4.59 million users (2021)
Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.2076 per 100 people (2024)

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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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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: 07 August 2026

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.