MTN Rises as Nigeria’s Top Mobile Network in 2025 Speed Test. Lagos, Nigeria — 2026-01-15 Lead Paragraph In the latest speed test results released by nPerf, MTN has emerged as the fastest mobile network in Nigeria for 2025, outperforming both Airtel and Globacom in various metrics including download and upload speeds, latency, browsing, and video streaming. Body.
The comprehensive test conducted by nPerf, a global internet performance testing platform, evaluated the performance of Nigeria’s leading mobile networks across different parameters. MTN’s robust performance in all tested areas underscores its commitment to delivering superior internet experiences to its customers.
In download speeds, MTN recorded an average of 35.
2 Mbps, significantly higher than Airtel’s 25. 6 Mbps and Globacom’s 22.
1 Mbps.
Similarly, in upload speeds, MTN led with an average of 12. 8 Mbps, followed by Airtel with 8.
3 Mbps and Globacom with 6.
2 Mbps. Latency, which measures the time taken for a data packet to travel from the source to the destination, was also in MTN’s favor, with an average of 36.
3 ms, compared to Airtel’s 48.
7 ms and Globacom’s 50. 5 ms.
Browsing and video streaming performance were equally impressive for MTN, with faster load times and smoother streaming experiences, contributing to its overall superior ranking.
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The speed test results come as a testament to MTN’s continuous efforts to enhance its network infrastructure and improve service delivery.
As Nigeria’s leading mobile network, MTN’s success in the 2025 rankings underscores its position as the preferred choice for internet connectivity.
Further details regarding the performance of other mobile networks in Nigeria are expected to be released in the coming days.
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Source: Africa.
