Airtel Africa Sees Surge in Data Demand, Reports Robust Quarterly Growth
- Airtel Africa reported strong financial performance, with a revenue increase of 24.5 percent in constant currency, reaching USD 2.98 billion.
- The total customer base of Airtel Africa grew 11 percent to 173.8 million, with data users rising 18.4 percent to 78.1 million.
- Airtel Money's customer base expanded 20 percent to 49.8 million, and the total processed value surpassed USD 193 billion, up 35.9 percent in Q2'26.
- Profit after tax jumped to USD 376 million compared to USD 79 million a year earlier, due to currency gains and operating leverage.
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Airtel Africa reports strong H1 2025 results – The Mail & Guardian
Airtel Africa plc has delivered another strong set of results for the half-year ended 30 September 2025, reflecting sustained customer demand, robust execution of its strategy and continued digital adoption. According to the company’s financial results for the first half of this year, the total customer base reached 173.8 million, up 11.0% year-on-year, with data users growing 18.4% to 78.1 million. Smartphone penetration increased 3.8% to 46.8…
Airtel Africa Sees Surge in Data Demand, Reports Robust Quarterly Growth
Airtel Africa Sees Surge in Data Demand, Reports Robust Quarterly Growth Airtel Africa has announced impressive financial and operational results for the latest quarter, showcasing a significant boost in data-driven services. The telecommunications giant witnessed an 11% rise in its customer base to 173.8 million, alongside an 18.4% increase in data users to 78.1 million.The quarterly financial report highlights a 46.8% penetration in smartphone…
Airtel Africa delivers strong half-year results driven by data and digital growth - The Tribune
Airtel Africa has reported another quarter of strong financial and operational performance, underpinned by sustained demand for data services, growing digital adoption, and disciplined execution of its customer-centric strategy.
Airtel Africa delivers strong half-year results driven by data and digital growth
Airtel Africa has reported another quarter of strong financial and operational performance, underpinned by sustained demand for data services, growing digital adoption, and disciplined execution of its customer-centric strategy.
Airtel Africa Data Revenues Surpass Voice, Mobile Money Nears $200 Billion
Airtel Africa has crossed a major turning point in its growth story. For the first time, the company’s data revenues have overtaken voice, a clear sign of how quickly digital adoption is spreading across the continent. The numbers, announced in its half-year results to September 2025, show a business that is shifting gears from being just a telecom operator to a digital and financial services player. Data Takes the Lead Total revenues for the si…
Data Now Airtel’s Largest Revenue Driver As Customers Hit 173.8 Million
Airtel Africa’s data revenue surged 37 per cent to $1.16bn in the first half of its 2026 financial year, overtaking voice to become the company’s largest source of income. The performance reflects sustained growth in digital adoption, increased smartphone penetration, and continued network expansion across its African markets. The telecoms giant said total revenue rose 24.5 per cent in constant currency to $2.98bn, while reported currency revenu…
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