Starlink is hiking its monthly subscription rates for Nigerian customers starting January 27, 2025.
New users will pay the updated prices immediately while existing customers will see changes in their next billing cycle.
- The base subscription will jump from ₦38,000 to ₦75,000 per month.
- Global mobile roaming will soar to ₦717,000 monthly.
Why it matters
This marks Starlink’s second attempt to raise prices in Nigeria. Its earlier proposal was blocked by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in October for lack of regulatory approval.
- The NCC is now expected to approve tariff increases in Q1 2025, a timeline Starlink seems to be anticipating.
- Nigerian telecom providers have been pushing for similar tariff adjustments for years but faced resistance due to regulatory hurdles.
What they’re saying
“To continue enhancing the Starlink network and provide reliable, high-quality service across Nigeria, we are adjusting our monthly subscription prices,” the company wrote in an email to users.
Zoom out
Starlink’s move signals potential price shifts in Nigeria’s internet market as satellite and telecom operators recalibrate their strategies amid regulatory changes.
Consumers are likely to feel the pinch, and competition may heat up in the evolving landscape.
Source: TechCabal
