Telecommunications subscriptions across the networks of MTN, Airtel, Globacom and T2 rose above 200 million in September 2026, marking the highest level recorded since April 2024.
According to the latest industry statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the number of active mobile subscriptions increased to 200,102,038 in September, representing an addition of about three million lines from the 197.1 million recorded in August.
The latest figure marks a significant recovery in Nigeria’s telecommunications market, which had experienced a sharp decline following the Federal Government’s enforcement of the National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM linkage policy in 2024. 
The figure represents an increase of about three million subscriptions from the 197.1 million recorded in August 2026.
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