Olayomi Koiki
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, has announced an increase in its monthly subscription prices across Nigeria, effective immediately for new customers and starting January 27, 2025, for existing users.
Nigeria is the first African country to receive the satellite-based internet service.
Starlink commenced operations in the country in January 2023.
However, in an email to its subscribers on Friday, 27 December 2024, the company stated that the price adjustments are necessary to enhance its network infrastructure and maintain the delivery of high-quality internet service across Nigeria.
The new pricing structure is as follows: Standard (Residential) ₦75,000, Mobile – Regional (Roam Unlimited) N₦167,000, and Mobile – Global (Global Roam) ₦717,000.
“These changes reflect our commitment to investing in the infrastructure needed to support and improve your experience with Starlink,” the company said.
The operator added that subscribers who no longer wish to continue with the service were informed of the option to cancel their subscription at any time.
In September, Starlink attempted a price hike that saw a 97 per cent increase, from N38,000 to N75,000 monthly. At the time, the company cited inflation as the reason for the adjustment.
The Nigerian Communications Commission had initially announced in a statement that it would sanction Starlink for this “unauthorized increase
The apparently-retracted statement led to confusion and backlash over regulatory approval, with Starlink temporarily suspending the price hike and promising credits to affected customers while navigating these regulatory challenges.
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