Ookla ranks MTN Nigeria fastest network in West, Central Africa
Latest Ookla Speedtest Intelligence data report has ranked MTN Nigeria’s 5G network as having the fastest download and upload speeds in the West and Central African (WCA) region.
The report examined the mobile performance of select MTN subsidiaries and joint ventures referred to as “opcos” across five of its nine markets in the region.
In addition, it looked at how these opcos’ performances compared with each other and how they evolved between Q2 2022 and Q2 2024.
The report said in Q2 2024, MTN Nigeria significantly widened its lead over the other opcos in WCA in terms of download speeds, reaching 95.62 Mbit/s, due to its 5G network.
MTN Nigeria also excelled in median upload speed at 17.01 Mbit/s, closely followed by MTN Ghana at 16.74 Mbit/s.
MTN Nigeria significantly widened its lead over the other MTN opcos in WCA in Q2 2024 in terms of download speeds.
“While all reviewed MTN opcos rose in performance since Q2 2022, Nigeria and Ghana stood out by moving up the most in download and upload speed rankings over the last two years,” the report explained.
“The two opcos were also the front runners for median multi-server latency, with Ghana achieving this without launching 5G,” it added.
The report also said Nigeria and Ghana more than tripled their median download speeds within two years.
“Benin, Cameroon, and Nigeria saw greater jumps in download speeds between 2023 and 2024 compared to the previous year,” it continued.
MTN has rolled out 2,251 5G sites in 2023. In the first half of 2024, it added another 829 5G sites. MTN Nigeria launched its 5G network in September 2022, covering seven major cities, Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Owerri and Maiduguri.
MEANWHILE, MTN has extended the contract of its Chief Executive Officer, Ralph Mupita, till 2030.
According to itweb.co.za, the telco said after reaching an agreement with Mupita on the extension of his contract, originally set to run through to September 30, 2025, it was approved by the group board of directors at the weekend.
Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas commented on the announcement, saying: “The extension of Ralph’s tenure will provide important continuity during a period of significant global and regional uncertainty.
“It will allow MTN to effectively navigate the complex geopolitical dynamics, market volatility and macroeconomic challenges affecting the business.
“Additionally, it will ensure that the company remains focused on its strategic priorities and continues to deliver on its commitments to shareholders and broader stakeholders.”
Mupita was promoted from CFO to CEO in September 2020, following Rob Shuter’s resignation.
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