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According to recent statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission – NCC, MTN Nigeria has solidified its dominant position in the telecommunications sector, boasting a massive subscriber base of 95.3 million and a 51.69 percent market share.

The data highlights MTN’s consistent leadership in Mobile Number Portability – MNP over the last five months, specifically between October 2025 and February 2026. By maintaining the highest volume of inward porting and the lowest outward porting figures, the provider has demonstrated a unique ability to both attract new users from competitors and retain its existing customer base in a highly competitive environment.

The inward porting data reveals a clear preference for MTN’s network quality. In February 2026 alone, MTN secured 1,183 of the total 1,835 inward ports, far outpacing rivals like Airtel and Globacom, which gained 428 and 195 subscribers respectively.

This trend was consistent throughout the preceding months; for instance, in December 2025, MTN accounted for 964 inward ports out of a total of 1,393. These figures suggest that subscribers moving between networks in search of superior service quality are overwhelmingly choosing MTN as their preferred destination while retaining their original phone numbers.

Conversely, the outward porting metrics serve as a testament to subscriber satisfaction and network resilience. In February 2026, while the industry saw a total of 1,835 outward ports, MTN lost the fewest subscribers, with only 195 users leaving the network.

This stands in stark contrast to other providers; for example, T2 experienced a significant exodus of 1,018 subscribers in the same month. The low turnover rate for MTN indicates that the majority of its 95.3 million subscribers are satisfied with the network’s performance and see little reason to migrate to competitors.

The collective data from the NCC underscores a period of sustained growth and stability for MTN Nigeria. While smaller players like T2 and VITEL struggle with high outward migration and minimal inward gains, MTN continues to capture the lion’s share of the porting market.

By effectively balancing high-volume acquisition with industry-leading retention, MTN has reinforced its status as the primary choice for Nigerian mobile users seeking reliable service and high-quality connectivity.