A report by nPerf, a French firm that measures web connectivity globally, has revealed vital developments in Nigeria’s cellular web market, with MTN solidifying its place because the market chief.
The nPerf Barometer report, overlaying the interval from January 1 to December 31, 2024, highlighted the efficiency of MTN, Airtel, and Globacom for the yr, measuring key efficiency indicators (KPIs), which embody obtain velocity, add velocity, latency, and video streaming.
In accordance with the report, MTN led in each total efficiency and the crucial 4G focus space.
How the operators faired
nPerf, which measures the web velocity of networks globally, famous that for the interval analyzed, MTN stood out because the market chief, having achieved a notable efficiency rating.
“Not solely does MTN excel in Obtain velocity, Add velocity, and Latency, however it additionally leads in Video streaming.
“MTN dominates the 4G focus space, reinforcing its pioneering place within the cellular expertise sector. Vital enhancements embody a exceptional enhancement in Add velocity,” it stated.
- In accordance with the report, Airtel whereas not the market chief, demonstrated excellence in particular classes.
- With a powerful efficiency in shopping and video streaming, Airtel secured its place as a key participant out there.
“The operator’s contributions are important to the market’s competitiveness, and its deal with enhancing consumer expertise is clear,” nPerf acknowledged.
The report famous that Globacom can also be making regular progress with notable enhancements in its total rating.
“Glo has proven enhancements in numerous areas, contributing positively to the market’s dynamics,” it stated.
Methodology
To get the operators’ web efficiency, nPerf stated it utilized intensive checks performed throughout each busy hours (6 PM to 11 PM) and idle hours, making certain a complete evaluation of consumer experiences.
“Busy hours, marked by community pressure, can impression consumer expertise by congestion. This method helps in understanding how community efficiency fluctuates all through the day,” it stated.
Indicating why the fourth cellular community operator, 9mobile, was not included within the report, nPerf stated: “We solely embody nationwide Web service suppliers with check share above 5% share.”
What it’s best to know
Going by the newest knowledge launched by the Nigerian Communications Fee (NCC), MTN accounted for 51.09% of the cellular market in Nigeria as of October 2024.
- Airtel got here second with a 34.61% share of the market, whereas Globacom accounts for 12.15% share of the market.
- This left the fourth operator, 9mobile with solely 2.15% market share.
- By way of web prospects, MTN additionally dominates the market with 69.5 million subscriptions as of October 2024, whereas Airtel recorded 45.7 million subscriptions.
- Globacom’s web subscriptions for the interval stood at 17.1 million whereas 9mobile had 2.1 million subscriptions.


