nPerf Score sighed by TECHECONOMY correspondent takes into account the measured speeds, the latency and the QoE tests (streaming and browsing).

“For this analysis of Internet connections in Nigeria 41,335 tests carried out by Nigerians with the free nPerf Speed Test app, available on Android and iOS, have been taken into account”, the researchers said.

MTN: The market leader

In its comprehensive analysis spanning from January 1st to December 31st, 2023, MTN (14 Mb/s) has been identified as providing the fastest mobile download speeds in Nigeria.

Download speed: Indicates the amount of data your connection can receive in one second from the nPerf server. The highest the measured value, the best is the speed of your connection.

Good Speed: Speeds ranging from 10 Mb/s to 25 Mb/s are sufficient for HD streaming, video chats, and cloud uploads.

International Comparison: Nigeria’s average mobile download speed (11 Mb/s) has surpassed the one in countries such as Guinea Bissau (10 Mb/s), Cameroon (8 Mb/s) or Guinea Conakry (6 Mb/s) in 2023.

The latency describes how responsive your connection is. Lower latency translates to more immediate interaction with content. Latency is measured in milliseconds (ms).

Fair Latency: Above 101 ms, users may experience challenges with real-time online interactions.

Streaming test: MTN (72%) provided the best streaming mobile video experience in Nigeria.

The goal of the streaming test is to measure the quality of video viewing on the most popular streaming platform around the world: YouTube. Good Streaming: Scores between 50% and 75% are adequate for YouTube streaming.

The nPerf test evaluates YouTube streaming quality by conducting assessments at three different resolutions: 360p (Standard Definition), 720p (High Definition), and 1080p (Full High Definition).

The overall rating is derived from an average of these three tests, ensuring a comprehensive measure of streaming performance across varying levels of video quality.

Browsing test: MTN (39%, equivalent to an average page load time of 6.1 seconds) emerged as the leading provider for web browsing in the country.

Airtel: The major competitor

Airtel has offered robust download speeds of 11 Mb/s and upload speeds of 4 Mb/s.

Its latency stands at 133 ms, and the network performs well in web browsing and YouTube streaming, with success rates of 36% and 70% respectively.

Airtel’s strong performance indicators demonstrate its commitment to providing reliable and fast Internet services.

Glo: The potential network

Glo has download speeds of 5 Mb/s and upload speeds of 2 Mb/s. It has a latency of 138 ms, which is competitive in the market.

“However, Glo’s web browsing and YouTube streaming rates of 28% and 61%, respectively, indicate areas for improvement”, the report indicates.

Glo remains a crucial player in the Nigerian telecommunications market, with growth potential and improved service delivery.

However, the report maintained silence on 9mobile.

Conclusion

In Nigeria, MTN and Airtel lead the telecommunications sector, showing strong performance across the board. Glo, although lagging behind, play an important role in providing vital telecommunications services to the Nigerian population.

For these operators, continued investments in network infrastructure, technology upgrades and customer-centric services will be key to improving their market position. Competition not only drives improvement in telecommunications services but also fosters innovation, leading to better connectivity and digital services for consumers in Nigeria.

What you should know about nPerf Study

• This study, conducted by nPerf, a French company with over a decade of experience in measuring Internet connections, is based on user-generated data from the nPerf mobile app.
• The app, available on  iOS and Android, utilizes a global network of dedicated servers to accurately measure Internet connection speeds.
• The nPerf study is based on thousands of tests carried out exclusively by the operators’ end-customers, making it one of the largest “crowdsourced” studies in the country.
• These tests reflect the real experience of the general public in Nigeria on the various Internet networks.
• You can also take a look at the 3G/4G/5G mobile coverage maps in Nigeria, made thanks to the measurements of Nigerian users of the nPerf app, here

To alter our current path for a sustainable future, African civil society must tackle the proverbial ecological ‘war’ that is destroying our planet and its people. It’s time to act by striking back, and fast.

Whilst the Covid-19 pandemic has caused widespread disruption, it has also provided momentum and an opportunity to rethink and reconfigure for resilience.

The inaugural Future of Sustainability Summit, in partnership with Old Mutual Ltd is being held virtually on 30 June and 1 July 2022.

The summit recognises how sustainability issues are having an increasingly dramatic impact on businesses and will bring together C-suite executives, corporates, businesses leaders, entrepreneurs, organisations, and industry experts across all sectors with a common mission – to take actionable steps towards implementing green, sustainable, and ethically-sound strategies to mobilise Africa towards a zero-carbon emission, waste-free, fully sustainable, smart continent.

Ralf Fletcher, CEO at Topco Media, organisers of the Future of Sustainability Summit, comments, “Being a bystander is not an option anymore and there is no need to stand on the side-line and assume that the next person will act on your behalf. Now is the time that we all take individual responsibility by taking small actions which will evidently lead to a greater impact.”

It is for this reason that Topco Media has created a platform for decision-makers to come together at the Future of Sustainability Summit to share current innovations and solutions that will collectively make an impact on the African continent, not only for the general population, but for investors, consumers, the workforce, and governments alike.

Examples include companies, such as the WWF, who are working to integrate environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities into mainstream finance and redirect financial flows to support global sustainable development and therefore keynote speakers are critical to opening discussions around the roles and responsibilities both the public and corporate sectors.

Morné Du Plessis, CEO of WWF, is one of many speakers at this year’s event, who will be addressing solutions around sustainability and corporate practices such as Africa’s green economy, the future of sustainability, hydrogen economy, and climate technology, regenerative food production, smart sustainable cities and investing in Africa’s future.

According to Old Mutual Group Limited’s Climate Change Report¹, South Africa and the continent’s future depend largely on the private sector reducing the impact of climate change and addressing systemic social issues.

Iain Williamson, CEO at Old Mutual Group Limited, comments, “As a supplier of financial services to millions of customers across the African continent, we have an important role to play in driving greater inclusion and more equal societies. We must actively help build a low-carbon, resource-efficient environment that creates greater access to the economy for all stakeholders.”

He adds, “We recognise that our core business of gathering capital and investing it requires a balance of environmental, economic, and social considerations specific to the African continent. Our goal is to invest in developments that reduce Africa’s carbon footprint, and this aligns with Old Mutual’s purpose of ‘Championing Mutually Positive Futures’ for all stakeholders.”

PwC is another great example of how sustainability practice is helping organisations plan, source, deliver, finance and measure the wider impact of products and services in a bid to future-proof businesses by making them more resilient, agile, and sustainable.³

Lullu Krugel, Chief Economist at PwC South Africa, and guest speaker at the Summit, says “Participating in this event forms a part of living our purpose and values. We have also made a worldwide science-based commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, building on our 2018 global environmental commitment and raising our ambition even further. Our Net Zero target was validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in July 2021 and confirmed to be in line with their most ambitious target level of 1.5℃.”

More speakers include Saint-Francis Tohlang, Director of Corporate Affairs at Nestlé; Sabine Dall’Omo, CEO of Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa and Jaisheila Rajput, CEO of Tomorrow Matters Now.

To be part of a conversation that will shape the future of the African business landscape and to align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, book your spot for The Future of Sustainability Summit now – click here