Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has been crowned the Best Mobile Network in Nigeria for the first half of 2025, according to the latest Speedtest Awards by Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis.
The recognition, announced on Monday, follows an extensive evaluation of network performance across Nigeria during Q1–Q2 2025.
MTN emerged top with a Speedtest Connectivity Score™ of 62.59, outperforming competitors Airtel (47.21) and Glo (39.06).
In a post by Speedtest Awards, Ookla said the Speedtest Connectivity Score provides “a reliable measure of the overall mobile network connected experience.”
The score, it added, reflects real-world metrics such as speed, latency, and quality of experience during daily activities including web browsing, video streaming, and online communication.
“Ookla is proud to announce MTN Nigeria as the Speedtest Award winner for Best Mobile Network in Nigeria,” the statement read. “Based on an in-depth analysis of various real-world network performance metrics, MTN Nigeria achieved a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 62.59.”
The award underscores MTN’s sustained investment in network infrastructure and innovation to enhance connectivity and customer experience nationwide.
Okay News reports that MTN’s win follows a consistent record of performance across past Speedtest evaluations, where the company has repeatedly ranked highest in Nigeria for network reliability and coverage.
The Speedtest Awards are based on data collected from millions of consumer-initiated tests using Ookla’s Speedtest® platform, which evaluates network performance across devices and operators globally.
