Telecom Prepaid Active Rate Percentage

A prepaid base-health KPI. Distinct from subscriber churn (lost ÷ start) and from SaaS activation rate.

Active rate % = active ÷ prepaid base × 100.

Tip: Keep “Active Prepaid” and “Prepaid Base” on the same basis (units, period, and definition) before you calculate.

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Prepaid active rate compares active prepaid subscribers to the prepaid base for a period.

Enter active prepaid and prepaid base using the same activity window (e.g. 30/90 day).

Prepaid SIMs meeting activity rule
Prepaid SIMs in scope

Prepaid Active Rate

Understanding Telecom Prepaid Active Rate Percentage

How we calculate. Active rate % = active ÷ prepaid base × 100. See our methodology and accuracy policy .

Real-world scenario: A typical Telecom Prepaid Active Rate Percentage case uses active prepaid 210000 and prepaid base 300000. Enter the same figures below to reproduce the worked path.

What is Telecom Prepaid Active Rate Percentage?

A prepaid base-health KPI. Distinct from subscriber churn (lost ÷ start) and from SaaS activation rate.

  • Freeze activity window (30/60/90 day)
  • Prepaid base = registered prepaid SIMs in scope
  • Active = usage / recharge per policy

The Formula

Telecom Prepaid Active Rate Percentage
Active rate % = (Active prepaid ÷ Prepaid base) × 100

Worked Example

Scenario: Active prepaid 210,000; prepaid base 300,000.
Step 1: 210000 ÷ 300000 = 0.7
Step 2: × 100 = 70%
Answer: Prepaid active rate is 70%.

Common Use Cases

  • Prepaid ops: dormant base
  • Recharge campaigns: activity lift
  • Board packs: prepaid health

Pro Tips

  • Don’t confuse with churn
  • Don’t use SaaS activation engines
  • State activity definition
ScenarioWhen to use
Percent of a numberFinding a part of a whole (tax, tip, score)
Percent changeComparing old vs new values

Limitations: Telecom Prepaid Active Rate Percentage results are educational telecom / CSP planning aids—not regulatory filings, SLA guarantees, or investment advice. Confirm definitions with your OSS/BSS and finance teams.

Common mistakes

  • Swapping part and whole: The denominator must be the full total, not a subset.
  • Rounding too early: Carry extra decimal places through multi-step work before rounding the final percent.
  • Mixing percent and decimal forms: Enter rates in the format the calculator labels expect.

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Authoritative References

For telecom and CSP metrics concepts, consult:

  • GSMA — mobile industry metrics context
  • ITU — telecom standards and indicators
  • TM Forum — CSP operations frameworks