Airtel Uganda Customer Base Grows 10% to 19.7 Million in H1 2026
Data consumption also accelerated during the period. Data traffic increased by 42.1%, while average data usage per customer rose by 21% to 7.2GB. Smartphone penetration climbed to 46.6%, further supporting the shift toward digital services.
Airtel Uganda has reported strong growth in the first half of 2026, driven by rising customer numbers, increased data adoption and continued investment in digital connectivity.
The company said its customer base grew by 10% to 19.7 million, while the number of data customers increased by 18.8% to 8.9 million, highlighting growing demand for mobile internet services across Uganda.
Data consumption also accelerated during the period. Data traffic increased by 42.1%, while average data usage per customer rose by 21% to 7.2GB. Smartphone penetration climbed to 46.6%, further supporting the shift toward digital services.
Airtel Uganda said the results reflect its continued focus on operational excellence and investment in Uganda’s digital future. The company highlighted the growth as evidence of increasing digital connectivity and adoption among Ugandan consumers.
