MTN dominates Nigerian mobile internet market in 2024—Report  

The nPerf Barometer report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024, highlighted the performance of MTN, Airtel, and Globacom for the year, measuring key performance indicators (KPIs), which include download speed, upload speed, latency, and video streaming.

According to the report, MTN led in both overall performance and the critical 4G focus area.

nPerf, which measures the internet speed of networks globally, noted that for the period analyzed, MTN stood out as the market leader, having achieved a notable performance score.

“Not only does MTN excel in Download speed, Upload speed, and Latency, but it also leads in Video streaming.  

“MTN dominates the 4G focus area, reinforcing its pioneering position in the mobile technology sector. Significant improvements include a remarkable enhancement in Upload speed,” it said.

“The operator’s contributions are vital to the market’s competitiveness, and its focus on enhancing user experience is evident,” nPerf stated.

The report noted that Globacom is also making steady progress with notable improvements in its overall score.

“Glo has shown improvements in various areas, contributing positively to the market’s dynamics,” it said.

To get the operators’ internet performance, nPerf said it utilized extensive tests conducted during both busy hours (6 PM to 11 PM) and idle hours, ensuring a comprehensive analysis of user experiences.

“Busy hours, marked by network strain, can impact user experience through congestion. This approach helps in understanding how network performance fluctuates throughout the day,” it said.

Indicating why the fourth mobile network operator, 9mobile, was not included in the report, nPerf said: “We only include national Internet service providers with test share above 5% share.”

Going by the latest data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), MTN accounted for 51.09% of the mobile market in Nigeria as of October 2024.