Airtel Africa is rapidly transforming Africa’s digital landscape, as more people adopt its mobile and financial services.
Notably, smartphone penetration reached 46.8% in H1 2025, reflecting strong demand for data and digital solutions across its markets.
Airtel Africa Expanding Digital Engagement
Meanwhile, the MyAirtel app drives deeper customer engagement, while Airtel Money approaches 50 million users, processing nearly $200 billion annually – up 35% year-on-year.
CEO Sunil Taldar emphasised that these results show the impact of a strategy focused on innovation and a seamless customer experience.
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In addition, data revenue of $1.16 billion now surpasses voice revenue, while mobile services revenue grew 23.1%, fuelled by expanding digital adoption.
The company continues to scale its network, thereby supporting both digital and financial inclusion across Africa.
To capture future opportunities, Airtel is investing heavily in growth, increasing full-year capex to $875–$900 million to expand digital and network capabilities.
The company is also executing a $100 million share buy-back and preparing for an IPO in the first half of 2026.
Ultimately, Airtel Africa is no longer just a telecom operator – it is building Africa’s digital economy, connecting people, and driving financial empowerment.
