🍔 Quick Bite: Africa’s largest telecoms are making more money from data than voice calls, with MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa both crossing this milestone.
🧠 The Breakdown
Africa’s largest mobile operators are making more money from data than voice calls. MTN Nigeria’s Q1 2025 results show data revenue at ₦1.23 trillion against voice at ₦887 billion. Airtel Africa crossed the same line, with data pulling in $549 million compared to voice at $533 million for the quarter ended June 2025.
After years of voice dominance, there seems to be a reset of the business model that built Africa’s telecom industry.
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Last updated: November 24, 2025
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