MTN Nigeria service, especially in the areas of Internet connectivity has ranked far above competitors in the country.According to a study by a French company that measures Internet connectivity globally, nPerf, MTN maintained its leadership position in the market.
The nPerf Barometer report, covering 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. Specifically, nPerf noted that for the period analysed, MTN stood out as the market leader, having achieved a notable performance score.
According to the report, in terms of download bitrates, MTN had 17.82mbps; Airtel, 9.98mbps and Glo, 5.66mbps. For upload bitrates, MTN recorded 8.05mbps; Airtel, 4.35mbps; Glo, 3.43mbps. In terms of latency, MTN recorded 79.44ms; Airtel, 119.85ms and Glo, 89.44ms. On web browsing strength, MTN scored 36.08 per cent; Airtel, 28.86 per cent and Glo, 29.42 per cent.
In terms of YouTube streaming, MTN scored 72.35 per cent; Airtel, 67.04 per cent and Glo, 53.81. Overall, nPerf scored MTN, 39,375; Airtel, 26,513 and Globacom, 19,684.
On 4G capability, MTN had the highest point of 41,562, leading on download, upload, web browsing and YouTube streaming. Airtel followed with 28, 983 points but had more latency strength compared to others. Globacom came third with 23,076 points.
“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 report observed that Airtel, while not the market leader, demonstrated excellence in specific categories. With a strong performance in browsing and video streaming, Airtel secured its place as a key player in the market.
“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 utilised 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 five per cent share.” nPerf submitted that the subscribers of MTN enjoyed the best average mobile Internet latency speed in 2024.
