Glo’s decline, T2’s missing data widen MTN, Airtel’s Internet lead
If smaller players lose ground or their performance becomes difficult to assess, consumers could have fewer credible alternatives.
Nigeria's telecom landscape is becoming dominated by MTN Nigeria and Airtel, as Glo faces a decline and T2 Mobile's subscriber data remains stagnant due to reporting issues. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reported T2 Mobile's subscriber base at 802,534 for April, May, and June 2026, but this figure does not reflect actual growth since the operator failed to submit updated reports.
If smaller players lose market share or their performance remains unclear, consumers may have fewer options when prices increase or service quality deteriorates, reducing the incentive for operators to improve their offerings. The NCC confirmed T2 Mobile's inability to provide updated reports was due to technical challenges, but telecom expert Osita Odafi believes the figures likely result from a reporting or data-submission issue rather than T2's actual subscriber count.
Glo's subscriber base experienced a 7.3% decline in June, erasing the growth it saw in May. Both operators face challenges such as fibre cuts, vandalism, and access denials, which further hinder network availability and quality. Despite these obstacles, MTN Nigeria saw a modest 0.68% growth in mobile internet subscribers between April and June, while Airtel expanded by 2.81%, including a 1.47 million-subscriber increase in June.
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