Starlink, the satellite internet service founded by Elon Musk, has announced a significant price increase for its internet services in Nigeria. The new pricing will take effect immediately for new customers and will apply to existing subscribers starting January 27, 2025.
In an email sent to its subscribers on Friday, Starlink explained that the price adjustments were necessary to support and improve its network infrastructure, ensuring high-quality internet service across Nigeria. The revised pricing structure includes:
Standard (Residential): N75,000 per month
Mobile – Regional (Roam Unlimited): N167,000 per month
Mobile – Global (Global Roam): N717,000 per month
The company emphasized that these changes reflect its commitment to investing in infrastructure to improve the user experience. Subscribers also have the option to cancel their subscription at any time if they no longer wish to continue with the service.
This price hike follows a similar increase in September, when Starlink raised its rates by 97%, from N38,000 to N75,000 per month, citing inflation. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had initially planned to sanction Starlink for the unauthorized price increase, but later retracted its statement, creating confusion about the regulatory approval. Amid the backlash, Starlink temporarily suspended the hike and promised to credit affected customers.
Starlink began its operations in Nigeria in December 2022, becoming the first African country to offer satellite-based internet service. While the service has been praised for providing internet access to remote areas, the price increases have sparked concerns about affordability and accessibility for the average Nigerian.