MTN 5G, ipNX Emerges Nigeria’s internet Speed Kings

MTN Nigeria delivered the fastest mobile internet speeds while being the top choice for gaming, according to Ookla’s H2 connectivity report, which uses Speedtest intelligence data. Ookla evaluated performance across all mobile and fixed internet service providers (ISP) to determine the best performers using a connectivity score which combines speed, web browsing performance, and video streaming quality.

In the second half of 2024, MTN recorded a median 5G download speed of 231.39 Mbps and an upload speed of 17.35 Mbps, making it the go-to network for gamers and video streamers. Airtel was a distant second for mobile internet speed, while Grandmasters of Data Globacom had the lowest speed score to round up the top three.

On the fixed broadband front, ipNX was the fastest provider, with a median download speed of 37.78 Mbps and an upload speed of 38.50 Mbps, solidifying its reputation as the leader in fixed broadband performance in Nigeria for the second half of 2024.

Geographically, Lagos recorded the highest median mobile download speed at 40.26 Mbps, followed by Benin City (23.54 Mbps) and Ibadan (23.03 Mbps). In terms of fixed broadband, Port Harcourt led with a median download speed of 24.04 Mbps, followed closely by Lagos at 23.44 Mbps and Kano at 23.4 Mbps.