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Starlink Implements New Price Increases for Nigerian Market

  • Price adjustment begins from January 27,2025 – Starlink
  • Starlink launched its services in Nigeria in December 2022
  • Starlink lauded for extending internet access to remote areas

Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has announced a new round of subscription price increases for its Nigerian market.

Eko Hot Blog gathered that the price adjustments is effective immediately for new customers and from January 27, 2025, for existing users, aim to support investments in infrastructure improvements and maintain reliable, high-quality internet service across Nigeria.

The updated pricing structure includes the following tiers:

  1. Standard (Residential): ₦75,000 per month
  2. Mobile – Regional (Roam Unlimited): ₦167,000 per month
  3. Mobile – Global (Global Roam): ₦717,000 per month

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In an email to users, Starlink expressed its commitment to enhancing the network and investing in infrastructure to improve customer experience.

The company also noted that subscribers who find the changes unsatisfactory may discontinue the service.

 

This announcement follows a previous price adjustment in September when the monthly fee for Standard services increased from ₦38,000 to ₦75,000.

The move initially drew regulatory scrutiny, with the Nigerian Communications Commission threatening sanctions before later backtracking on its stance, leaving the issue of regulatory approval unresolved.

Starlink launched its services in Nigeria in December 2022, marking the country as its first African market. The service has been lauded for extending internet access to remote and underserved areas, but its pricing model has faced criticism for being unaffordable to many Nigerians.

The latest price increase comes amidst a challenging economic climate in Nigeria, sparking concerns about the accessibility and sustainability of Starlink’s services for the average consumer.

While the company highlights its investment in infrastructure as a justification, questions linger over whether its premium pricing aligns with the realities of the Nigerian market

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Adeleye Kehinde

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