Airtel Africa Q1 2027 Revenue Jumps 31%, ARPU Rises 18%, Customer Base Reaches 189 mn as AI, Digital Services and Network Investments Accelerate

Airtel Africa delivered a strong start to its 2027 financial year, reporting 31.0 percent growth in revenue to $1.853 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, supported by rising ARPU, rapid customer growth, expanding digital adoption, AI-driven customer experience initiatives, and accelerated network investments. EBITDA of Airtel Africa rose 24.4 percent to $928 million, lifting EBITDA margin to 50.1 percent from 48.0 percent a year earlier. Profit after tax increased 27.0 percent to $198 m