Airtel Africa PLC has posted a 22.4% increase in group revenue to $1.415 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, driven by robust operational execution, strong customer demand, and strategic focus across its African markets. In constant currency, revenue rose by an even stronger 24.9%, underscoring the company’s resilience and growth momentum despite macroeconomic pressures.
East Africa remained a key contributor, with reported revenue climbing 17.6% to $498 million and constant currency revenue increasing 16.9%. This growth was fueled by a 15.1% rise in voice revenue, supported by a 9.8% expansion in the customer base and a 4% uptick in voice Average Revenue Per User (ARPU). Data revenue surged by 21.4%, propelled by growing mobile internet usage and network expansion.
Airtel Africa CEO Sunil Taldar expressed confidence in the company’s performance, stating, “We are very pleased with the strong growth in our operating and financial performance in the first quarter. The strength of this performance and the scale of the growth we achieved reflect the sustained demand for our services and the strength of our business model to meet these demands.”
The company’s total customer base grew by 9%, while data customers rose by 17.4% to 75.6 million. Taldar attributed this acceleration to the company’s relentless focus on digitization, customer experience, and simplification of services. The recent rollout of Airtel Spam Alert—an AI-powered feature to combat fraud—illustrates the company’s strategic commitment to building customer trust and safety.
Smartphone penetration across Airtel Africa’s markets stands at just 45.9%, offering significant runway for future growth. “We see significant headroom to drive further adoption and play a key role in bridging the digital divide,” said Taldar.
Mobile money continued to be a cornerstone of Airtel’s growth, with its customer base nearing 46 million—up over 16%—and transaction values growing 35% year-on-year to an annualized $162 billion. The expansion of mobile financial services and digital payments continues to fuel financial inclusion across the continent.
With a focus on technology, efficiency, and product innovation, Airtel Africa also achieved approximately 30% growth in EBITDA, driven by strong revenue performance and continued cost efficiencies. As currencies across key markets show signs of stabilizing, the company remains optimistic about further margin expansion.
Taldar concluded, “With a strong balance sheet and sustained investment in our network, I remain confident in our ability to capture the vast growth potential across our markets and remain committed to improving lives, communities, and economies through our services.”
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