MTN has announced their total number of subscribers, registering a record number of users with an increase of 4.1%, as of 30 September 2011. MTN Group now has 158 590 000 subscribers, compared to 152 272 000 subscribers recorded at 30 June 2011.
“During the quarter, MTN successfully maintained a market share in most of its markets. Although social unrest remained a factor in some countries, Syria, Yemen and Cote d’Ivoire increased net connections during the quarter,” MTN said in a statement.
The South and East Africa (SEA) region comprises 23% of the total number of subscribers, while West and Central Africa (WECA) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) contributed 44% (June 2011: 45%) and 33% (June 2011: 33%).
While Uganda saw an increase to 7 508 000 (3.7%) subscribers, Nigeria had slower growth, only expanding their market by 1.4%.
“Subscriber registration had a negative impact on connections as the GSM market declined from 82.7 million to 81.84 million subscribers during the third quarter. MTN Nigeria recorded a 1.4% increase in its subscriber base to 41 107 000, contributing 59% to the region’s subscribers,” MTN said.
Charlie Fripp – Acting Online editor
