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Starlink Suspends Service Fee Amid Regulatory Concerns In Nigeria

by Royal Ibeh
9 months ago
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Starlink, the global satellite internet provider owned by Elon Musk, has reversed its recent service fee increase in Nigeria following concerns from both customers and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

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This move offers much-needed relief to Nigerians seeking affordable internet, as well as a resolution to the regulatory challenges the company has encountered in its pricing strategy.

Last month, Starlink implemented a price hike to offset inflation costs, raising the monthly service fee from N38,000 to N75,000 and increasing the cost of its hardware kits for new customers from N440,000 to N590,000.

However, the NCC reacted strongly to Starlink’s price increase, stating that the company violated Sections 108 and 111 of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 and breached its operating license conditions by unilaterally adjusting rates without regulatory approval.

Although Starlink had submitted a request for a price adjustment to the NCC, it announced the changes before receiving a decision from the Commission.

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The NCC warned that Starlink’s premature pricing actions posed a potential disruption to regulatory stability in Nigeria’s telecom sector.

Following the NCC’s response, Starlink has temporarily suspended the price increase.

“Last month, we increased the monthly service price for Starlink in Nigeria to account for inflation, helping us maintain operations and continue delivering reliable service.

“Today, we are temporarily suspending this price increase as we navigate regulatory challenges,” the company said.

It added that Starlink will apply a one-time credit for those already billed at the higher rate to cover the difference, reiterating that customers have the option to cancel their subscriptions at any time.

It added that the suspension not only addresses the NCC’s concerns but also reaffirmed Starlink’s commitment to making high-speed internet affordable in Nigeria.

The decision is anticipated to enhance internet penetration across the country, providing individuals, businesses, and communities with better access to reliable digital services.

Starlink’s commitment to Nigeria is further supported by its partnerships with TD Africa and Konga, two major players in the region’s tech and e-commerce sectors.

TD Africa, a leading technology distributor, has facilitated the availability of Starlink kits across Nigeria and West Africa.

Konga, on the other hand, hosts a Starlink shop-in-shop, providing consumers with genuine Starlink kits.

This partnership has been instrumental in making satellite internet more accessible and promoting digital inclusion, with hopes that improved connectivity will drive economic growth, support educational development, and improve healthcare services in underserved regions.


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