Residential monthly telephone subscription in Botswana
Botswana: Residential monthly telephone subscription was 12.28 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Botswana, 1992–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for residential monthly telephone subscription in Botswana is 12.28 current US$, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 348.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in Botswana peaked at 12.36 current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2.53 current US$, in 2002.
That places Botswana 7th out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.75 current US$ | 3.32 current US$ | 6.34 current US$ | 8 |
| 2000s | 6.31 current US$ | 2.53 current US$ | 12.08 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.32 current US$ | 12.28 current US$ | 12.36 current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is residential monthly telephone subscription in Botswana?
- Residential monthly telephone subscription in Botswana was 12.28 current US$ in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 12.36 current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.53 current US$ in 2002.
- How does Botswana rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
- Botswana ranks 7th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 348.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Residential monthly telephone subscription (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. Monthly subscription refers to the recurring fixed charge for subscribing to the PSTN. The charge should cover the rental of the line, but not the rental of the terminal (e.g., telephone set) where the terminal equipment market is liberalized. Separate charges should be stated where appropriate, for first and subsequent lines. If the rental charge includes any allowance for free or reduced rate call units, this should be indicated. If there are different charges for different exchange areas, the largest urban area should be used and specified in a note. This indicator is expressed in US dollars.