The Republic of Congo’s mobile phone market generated CFA 30.37 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2025. This marks a 3.4% decline compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ARPCE).
The drop highlights a slowdown in momentum, as the market shows signs of moving toward maturity after years of steady growth.
MTN Maintains Market Leadership
Despite the decline in overall market revenue, MTN strengthened its lead, capturing 64.8% of market share in Q2 2025. The telecom operator also reported a 7% increase in total subscribers, reinforcing its position as the dominant player in Congo’s mobile sector.
Congo’s Subscriber Base Contracts
Congo’s total mobile subscriber base stood at 5.87 million in Q2 2025, reflecting a 1.7% year-on-year decline. According to ARPCE, while the contraction is moderate, it signals that the market may be reaching a maturity phase after a prolonged period of rapid expansion.
Key Takeaway
The Q2 2025 report confirms MTN’s continued dominance in the Republic of Congo, with the operator growing its subscriber base even as the market shows signs of saturation. Meanwhile, Airtel faces challenges in retaining customers, emphasizing the competitive and evolving nature of Congo’s telecom industry.
