1. Spectranet
Spectranet was awarded a License from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in 2009 to promote Internet services across Nigeria Spectranet was the first Internet Service Provider to launch 4G LTE internet service in Nigeria and aims to be a leader in the Internet Services space.
Spectranet accounts for 245,839 out of the total 293,787 connected subscribers on ISPSs networks. ISP has 135,725; active subscribers and 632 points of presence.
2. Tizeti
Tizeti is leveraging the large wireless capacity available with Wi-fi and plummeting cost of solar panels to create a low CAPEX/OPEX network of owned & operated towers to offer disruptive, customer-friendly pricing for unlimited internet service right across Africa.
Tizeti provides high speed broadband internet to Residences, businesses, Events, Conferences and deploys public Wi-fi Hotspot at locations across Africa.
Tizeti’s total connected subscribers are 21,655; active subscribers are 11,195 and it has 109 points of presence.
3. IPNX
ipNX is one of Nigeria’s fastest growing Information and Communications Technology companies, serving a multitude of needs across enterprises, small businesses and residents with innovative, world-class services.
Its ability to identify, satisfy and exceed today’s market needs is a testament to over a decade of experience, commitment, drive and passion realized through highly skilled and well-seasoned professionals.
As a pioneer and a leading Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) operator in Nigeria, IPNX currently accounts for 12,164 connected subscribers; 7,567 active subscribers with 53 points of presence.
4. Cobranet Limited
Cobranet Limited is rated as a leading Internet Service and data provider. Since its launch in 2003, Cobranet provides every segment of the Nigerian society with a reliable and secure Internet Service and Data management solution to the digital universe.
Cobranet currently offers corporate internet plans for organizations and medium sized businesses over a state- of- the -art -radio network in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt as well as residential plans on a network topology which is rugged, dynamic and fully redundant with negligible downtimes.
With 3,319 connected subscribers, Cobranet Limited has 100% active subscriber base with 85 points of presence.
5. VDT Communications
VDT is a licensed Private Network service provider specializing in the provision of Enterprise Wide Area Network (WAN) and Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) link connectivity using Fiber Optic and Wireless Communication infrastructure and access networks.
VDT is Broadband communication service provider to corporate organizations with leased Fiber Optic trunks to the thirty-six (36) states in Nigeria and the FCT, where they have 58 Point-Of-Presence (POP) and complement of technical support staffers. It has also launched broadband service for the mass market. VDT has 2,404 total connected subscribers with 1,731 active users.
6. Vodacom
Vodacom Business (Africa) Nigeria, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Vodacom Group, is a pan-African corporate connectivity and telecommunications provider. They provide services to the continent’s largest businesses in sectors including oil and gas, retail, banking, mining, distribution, and tourism; helping them stay connected across Africa, and to the rest of the world.
By utilizing on-the-ground support, Vodacom provides system integration and maintenance, high-speed Internet services, Pan-African data networks, Cloud and Hosting Solution, wireless broadband and international VPNs, Enterprise Voice and Internet of Things (IoT).
According to NCC’s data, total number of subscribers on Vodacom’s network (Nigeria) are 1,461 with 1,424 of them active and it has 6 points of presence.
7. Hyperia
Hyperia achieved its license in Nigeria since 1997. Hyperia, member of CIS & Chagoury group of companies is one of the oldest names in the African Internet space.
As Nigeria’s first Internet Backbone service provider, Hyperia is dedicated to providing low cost and easy access to the Internet, using the very latest in Internet technology.
TechEconomy.ng gathered that Hyperia has a total of 1,460 connected subscribers and all of them are active on the network which has 5 points of presence.
8. MainOne
MainOne (formerly Main One Cable) continues to invest significantly in bringing the benefits of digital transformation across West Africa. With the influx of private capital coupled with a huge working population, the continent is increasingly empowered to drive growth and development.
MainOne’s SME-in-a-Box Connect is a converged internet and voice solution tailored specifically to meet the needs of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria. Our complete suite of telecoms services offer more value reliably and affordable, enabling you to achieve optimal business results while remaining competitive.
The service is a simple to use, plug and play system that gives user direct and secure fibre connectivity from their office to the rest of the world.
MainOne has 1,211 active subscribers which is the number of total connected users and it has 44 Points of Presence.
9. ICSL
Information Connectivity Solutions Limited (ICSL) is a provider of premium broadband network infrastructure and connectivity solutions. ICSL acquired the non-Oil & Gas Telecommunications Business from Omnes Communications Nigeria Limited following its divestiture by Schlumberger Information Solutions.
ICSL’s core competence is in the provision of stable and highly available wireless area network (WAN) solutions.
The company combines VSAT, microwave and fiber to deliver a solution that is tailored to meet customer’s needs, rather than deliver a “straight-jacket” solution that may become a “round peg in a square hole”.
The total number of connected users on ICSL network is 575 and the active users are 410 while the Points of Presence are 30.
10. Excelsimo Networks
Excelsimo Networks Limited is a Nigerian telecom company, licensed to provide Internet Services by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC).
The company boosts of experience and deep technical skills in Dedicated Internet Services Provision, managed Point to Point and Point to Multi-Point Network Connectivity, Data Center and Co-location services.
Excelsimo Networks has a state-of-the-art Teleport located at the heart of Gbagada, Lagos, with a redundant Internet Back bone built through its own Optics Fiber Cable for best breed quality of service, with a foot-print that covers Nigeria.
Excelsimo Networks’ total connected users are 572, according to. The active users are 559 while the Points of Presence are 28.
According to the NCC’s report, Orange is the only ISP without active users even though it boosts of 142 total connected users, but with one Point of Presence.