Local Traffic: Nigerias Internet Speed Improves As Ixpn Hits 1tbps Per Second

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Nigeria, IXPN, today announced that it has achieved a landmark milestone, crossing 1 Terabit per second, 1Tbps, in peak domestic internet traffic.

1Tbps in peak domestic internet traffic means that at the busiest point of internet usage in Nigeria, local networks handled data at a rate of 1 trillion bits per second, without relying on international bandwidth. This milestone reflects a massive volume of locally exchanged data, enough to support over 1 million Zoom calls, stream HD videos for more than 200,000 users simultaneously, or transfer the contents of 50,000 smartphones in just one second. It highlights the significant progress in Nigerias internet infrastructure, enabling faster, more affordable, and efficient digital experiences across the country.

CEO of IXPN, Muhammed Rudman, described the milestone as more than just a number, calling it a symbol of Nigerias digital maturity and united strides toward becoming a tech-driven nation.