Nigeria Network Coverage

95%
Africa
NG
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Comprehensive network coverage information for Nigeria. Compare carrier coverage, speeds, and technology availability across 4 major networks.

Overall Coverage

95%

Population coverage

Major Networks

4

Carriers available

Technologies

4

Network types

5G Available

Yes

Next-gen network

Available Technologies

Network technologies supported in Nigeria

2G
3G
4G
5G

Major Networks

MTN Nigeria

95%

95% population coverage

Technologies
2G
3G
4G
5G
Average Speed
25 Mbps
Peak Speed
500 Mbps
Coverage95%

Airtel Nigeria

93%

93% population coverage

Technologies
2G
3G
4G
5G
Average Speed
22 Mbps
Peak Speed
450 Mbps
Coverage93%

Glo

90%

90% population coverage

Technologies
2G
3G
4G
5G
Average Speed
20 Mbps
Peak Speed
400 Mbps
Coverage90%

9mobile

85%

85% population coverage

Technologies
2G
3G
4G
5G
Average Speed
18 Mbps
Peak Speed
350 Mbps
Coverage85%

Key Facts

Interesting facts about Nigeria's network coverage

  • Nigeria has Africa's largest mobile market
  • 5G services launched in 2022
  • Very high mobile penetration
  • Four major operators compete

Key Statistics

Market data and metrics

Total Mobile Subscriptions
220 million
4G Coverage
85%
5G Coverage
25%
Average 4G Speed
21 Mbps

Network History & Development

The evolution of mobile networks in Nigeria

Nigeria has Africa's largest mobile market. 4G coverage is extensive, and 5G services were launched in 2022. Four major operators compete in the highly competitive market.

Market Overview

Current state of the mobile network market

Nigeria has extensive mobile coverage with 4G available to 85% of the population. 5G is being deployed in urban areas. Four major operators compete in Africa's largest mobile market.

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