Airtel Emerges Fastest Growing Data Operator in Nigeria

Lagos — Airtel Nigeria has emerged the fastest growing internet/data operator in Nigeria based on a recent study by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
According to the report, covering June 2012 to March 2013, and published on the NCC's corporate website, Airtel recorded a 92 per cent increase in its internet customer base while the closest operator grew only by 41per cent. Two other major operators recorded de-growth of 35 per cent and 2 per cent.
Commenting on the report entitled Internet Subscriber Data (June 2012 - March 2013), Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya, said the report confirms the company's leadership position as a provider of reliable and fast 3.75G network coverage to telecoms consumers, adding that Airtel currently has the widest data/internet footprint in the country.
"It is a greatly satisfying to see that telecoms consumers in Nigeria are beginning to realize that Airtel has the widest and most reliable 3.75G network in the country. I want to specially thank all our customers for the confidence they have reposed on us. As a network, we approach service delivery with a sense of constructive discontent. This means that we are not carried away by our excellent performances, we always seek new ways to make our customers feel better," he said.