Broadband/Connectivity News

Starlink increases subscription prices in Nigeria

The provider attributed the price hike to excessive inflation in Nigeria.

Starlink, the satellite internet provider owned by SpaceX, has announced a significant price increase for its services in Nigeria, raising monthly subscription fees by 97%. Existing customers will begin paying these new rates starting October 31, 2024, while new subscribers are immediately subject to the revised pricing.

The standard service subscription has increased from ₦38,000 ($22.8) to ₦75,000 ($50) per month. The mobile regional (roam unlimited) plan, which allows customers to use Starlink kits beyond their home or office within Nigeria, increased from ₦49,000 ($29.4) to ₦167,000 ($100) monthly. The mobile global roaming service is now priced at ₦717,000 ($429.5) monthly. New Starlink kits have also experienced a price hike of 34%, rising from ₦440,000 ($263.6) to ₦590,000 ($353.4).