Airtel Africa plc is a telecommunications and mobile money services provider operating in 14 African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda. The company offers various services such as prepaid and postpaid voice, 4G and 5G mobile data, home broadband, and mobile money services, which include digital wallets, microloans, and international money transfers. Airtel Africa operates a diversified business model aimed at enhancing digital and financial inclusion, with a modernized network that contains over 40,378 sites and 81,900 km of fiber across the continent. As of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Airtel Africa reported revenues of $6.415 billion, a 29.4% increase from the prior year, with an operating income of $2.115 billion and a net income of $813 million. The company is headquartered in London and is a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Ltd, an Indian telecommunications company. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AAF and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. Airtel Africa employs approximately 4,541 people, and its CEO is Sunil Kumar Taldar, who joined in 2024. Notably, the company has engaged in strategic developments, including a partnership with Starlink to launch satellite-to-mobile services in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a $6.2 million investment in initiatives focusing on education, financial inclusion, and environmental sustainability. As of August 2026, Airtel Africa's market capitalization was approximately £13.19 billion (about $17.75 billion). Its largest market is Nigeria, known for significant growth driven by affordable data offerings.
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Airtel Africa plc is a telecommunications and mobile money services provider operating in 14 African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda. The company offers various services such as prepaid and postpaid voice, 4G and 5G mobile data, home broadband, and mobile money services, which include digital wallets, microloans, and international money transfers. Airtel Africa operates a diversified business model aimed at enhancing digital and financial inclusion, with a modernized network that contains over 40,378 sites and 81,900 km of fiber across the continent. As of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Airtel Africa reported revenues of $6.415 billion, a 29.4% increase from the prior year, with an operating income of $2.115 billion and a net income of $813 million. The company is headquartered in London and is a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Ltd, an Indian telecommunications company. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AAF and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. Airtel Africa employs approximately 4,541 people, and its CEO is Sunil Kumar Taldar, who joined in 2024. Notably, the company has engaged in strategic developments, including a partnership with Starlink to launch satellite-to-mobile services in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a $6.2 million investment in initiatives focusing on education, financial inclusion, and environmental sustainability. As of August 2026, Airtel Africa's market capitalization was approximately £13.19 billion (about $17.75 billion). Its largest market is Nigeria, known for significant growth driven by affordable data offerings.
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