Airtel Africa delivers strong half-year results driven by data, 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.

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The telecoms group's total customer base grew 11 per cent to 173.8 million, with data users rising 18.4 per cent to 78.1 million.

As per the financial result document, the smartphone penetration increased to 46.8 percent, driving a 45 percent surge in data traffic and a 16.8 percent rise in data ARPU in constant currency.

Airtel Money also maintained strong momentum, with its customer base expanding 20 per cent to 49.8 million. Annualised total processed value for Q2'26 surpassed USD 193 billion, up359 percent, while ARPU increased 11 per cent in constant currency.