With 12,690 new subscribers in Q4 2023, Starlink becomes Nigeria's 3rd largest internet service provider

In Q4 2023, Spectranet maintained its top position as Nigeria's biggest internet service provider with nearly 114k active subscribers, holding 43% of the market share. FiberOne followed with 10% of the market.

Starlink increased its subscriber base by 113% to claim the 3rd position with 9% of the market.

Here are Nigeria's top internet service providers by active subscribers in Q4 2023.

Source:

Nigerian Communications Commission

Period:

Q4 2023
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