Nigeria's telecoms industry saw a significant movement of subscribers between networks in 2022, according to a new report by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Here's a breakdown of the key findings:
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MTN Leads in Subscriber Exodus: A staggering 444,226 subscribers left MTN for other networks in 2022, the highest number recorded by any major operator since mobile number portability began in Nigeria.
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EMTS Tops Gainers: While MTN lost the most subscribers, Emerging Markets Telecommunications Service (EMTS), which operates under the brand name 9mobile, gained the most. A total of 676,944 subscribers ported in to their network.
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Other Operators: Airtel and Globacom also saw subscriber movement, with Airtel gaining 331,837 and losing 351,422, while Globacom gained 105,746 and lost 277,527 subscribers.
This report highlights a trend of Nigerians switching mobile network providers, potentially seeking better service or deals. While MTN lost the most subscribers in 2022, it's important to note the context – they also likely have the largest subscriber base overall. The NCC report provides valuable data for understanding customer behavior and network performance in the Nigerian telecoms market.