A recent report from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has revealed that Airtel Nigeria has recorded outstanding performance among all the telecom operators in Nigeria. The report took into cognizance data from March 2023 to March 2024.
According to the report, Airtel Nigeria’s market share grew to a notable 29 per cent, signifying a considerable jump from a year ago.
However, other mobile network operators such as MTN and 9mobile recorded significant drops, with MTN witnessing a notable 3.19 per cent decline in market share and 9mobile experiencing a 0.5 per cent decrease. Even Glo saw a decline, albeit less pronounced, with a 0.58 per cent drop in its share of internet subscribers.
Airtel Nigeria’s success story goes beyond market share gains. The company has also witnessed a substantial surge in its share of internet subscribers, boasting an impressive 165 per cent basis points increase. This surge correlates with the launch of Airtel 5G, which the company began rolling out in June 2023 and underscores the telco’s continued push to grow its customer base nationwide.
Airtel Nigeria’s ascendancy in the telecom market comes at a pivotal moment when mobile network operators face challenges of rising operations cost and exchange rates volatility. The company’s recent results solidify its position as a frontrunner in Nigeria’s telecom landscape.
