In a new yet expected development, MTN leads broadband growth. MTN Nigeria has cemented its dominance in Nigeria’s fixed broadband market, driving all industry growth between May and July 2025. Data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) indicates that MTN’s fixed broadband users more than doubled in that period.

In addition, subscribers moved from 14,424 in May to 29,314 in July. This was a particularly significant increase of 14,890 users. Furthermore, this development accounted for the sector’s total growth, particularly as the entire market grew from 14,599 to 29,489 users during the same time.

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Additionally, the picture is stark for competitors. 21st Century Technologies, once a key player, has been stuck at just 175 subscribers since May. This follows a steep fall from 2,259 in April, paving the way for MTN to be virtually unchallenged in Nigeria’s fixed broadband market. Moving forward, such stagnation shows how MTN is consolidating control over a sector seen as critical to Nigeria’s digital future.

Nigeria’s Fixed Broadband Market: Investment Driving Expansion

TechPolyp discovered that MTN’s dominance rests on aggressive infrastructure investment. In Q1 2025, the company increased capital expenditure by 159% year-on-year. Impliedly, it spent ₦202.4 billion ($134.5 million). Moving forward, total expenditure had reached ₦565.7 billion ($377 million) by mid-year, with nearly ₦900 billion ($562.5 million) budgeted for the whole year.

Moreover, funds are going into 4G upgrades, fibre rollout, and passive infrastructure to expand coverage. In this case, the operator has also been pushing its rebranded fibre service, FibreX. It should be noted that it launched FibreX in April and is now live in at least 14 states.

As we proceed, it’s noteworthy to mention that central to MTN’s growth is its “Own-The-Home” strategy in Nigeria’s fixed broadband market. The tactic is that which blends fibre deployment with 4G and 5G-based Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) to deliver reliable high-speed connectivity.

TechPolyp observes that this approach allows MTN to reach homes even in areas where fibre deployment is limited. MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita described the home market as a massive opportunity in Nigeria’s fixed broadband market. He noted that the company will scale FWA aggressively, while expanding fibre-to-the-home in selected regions.

Nigeria’s Fixed Broadband Market: Looking Ahead

There are no serious rivals; hence, MTN’s early and heavy investments in Nigeria’s fixed broadband market are paying off. Similarly, its rapid subscriber growth, FibreX rollout, and infrastructure push have strengthened its grip on the sector. To crown it all, MTN’s lead may accelerate broadband penetration in Nigeria’s digital economy. However, it also raises questions about competition moving forward.