MTN sees decline in internet subscription over NIN-SIM compliance
- MTN Nigeria saw over 2.8 million subscribers drop from its internet business in January.
- Airtel gained the most subscribers in January, solidifying its position as the second-largest internet service provider.
- The NCC has extended the deadline for the disconnection of unlinked lines to July 31, 2024.
The drop in MTN Nigeria's internet subscribers due to the NCC's mandate to link SIM cards with NINs has negatively impacted the company. However, Airtel and Globacom's subscriber gains have helped mitigate the overall industry decline. The extension of the deadline provides more time for subscribers to comply, but it also prolongs the uncertainty for telecom operators.
