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Satellite internet provider, Starlink has hinted its Nigerian users about its newly proposed monthly subscription which almost doubles the current rate. The company has revealed that the minimum subscription tier will increase significantly from ₦38,000 to ₦75,000 per month while the mobile global roaming service will now cost ₦717,000 respectively.

The changes are set to be effective from January 27, 2025; consequently, new users will have to pay the newly proposed price while old users will see the adjustment reflected in their forthcoming bills.

This was contained in an email sent to Starlink users to acquaint them with the latest development, the email read, “To continue enhancing the Starlink network and provide reliable, high-quality service across Nigeria, we are adjusting our monthly subscription prices. These changes are part of our ongoing commitment to investing in the infrastructure needed to improve your experience with Starlink.”

Recall that Starlink had earlier attempted to skyrocket the price of her services to Nigerian users in October but their effort didn’t materialize as the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) rejected their proposal on the basis of not seeking consent and approval from the necessary regulatory bodies.

The second move of Starlink to increase its price comes days after the NCC disclosed its intention to approve the tariff hike which Nigerian telecommunication operators have lobbied for years. The hike is set to be effective from the first quarter of 2025. Ahead of the approval, Starlink deemed it necessary to also inform its users about the increment in their pricing that will ensue.

The increment however isn’t auguring well with the Nigerian users as the new price tag is slightly above the country’s minimum wage. Nigerians have deemed the increment as “exorbitant” amid the unpalatable economic situation in the country.

While Starlink unarguably renders premium services and high-speed internet connectivity, the price hike will significantly impact its Nigerian users, especially the low-class and middle-class Nigerians who truly appreciate Starlink’s services but may not have the financial capacity to afford them.

This will possibly compel some of the Starlink users to migrate to an alternative Internet Service Provider (ISP) that would be more affordable, thereby making Starlink lose its customers to its competitors.

Source: Xclusiveloaded News

Star link are currently the price makers in the market, I expect competition to adjust price within 1st quarter.

#Na wah for T-pain regime!

Make I just give this update.

As people refuse to subscribe, Gotv is doing promo on all their channels presently. You subscribe or not, just go and on it and start watching for free.

Nobody will tell anybody not to increase the price, market forces will be the main determinat factors in the long run.

Some of them will lose out when there is no patronage again. They are not life sentence.

Elon my guy

We go blame am?
Within two years, US dollars jumped from about 700 to 1700.
More than 100%
Imagine Cefa, Benin Republic, Togo and other West African money that used to be wey below naira is now almost 3X stronger than naira at the moment.

Greatest Tinubulation have befallen Nigeria.

I’m waiting for their usual Zone B to come and defend this rubbish

Mehn, be like 2025 go worse pass this 2024

Mehn, speechless!

More than minimum wage, Elon Musk is really helping humanity. 😂 While planning to move people to planet mars

That's too high!

Other countries, their leaders are considerate of the populace and tend to work on giving them a beneficial policy but In naija e be like say government dey seriously work to make things difficult for people

Ewedu and Amala economics



E-BOLA Tinubu should just collapse and die tonight

We shall definitely overcome the challenges brought to us by this administration

Nawa

2024 slogan was NO GREE FOR ANYBODY.

It's like 2025 slogan will be RAISE AM! RAISE AM!!

And Tinubu's tax reform is yet to be implemented. Brace up for further increase in commodity prices still, with nothing to show, my people

Mo.rons thay voted a derept Tinubu will blame a business man for staying afloat to say the least

Now somebody where get money go subscribe

djjazzysmart:
Source: Xclusiveloaded News

Starlink Elon Musk??

Those prices i'm seeing are Cheap.

The least subscription should be increased to at least N100,000 Monthly.

The Premium Subscription shoud be increased to at least N1,000,000 Yearly.

Afterall there is lots of money in Nigeria and 90% of Nigeria's Population are Multi-Millionaires as said by some Miserable beings on here

Waqes900:
More than minimum wage, Elon Musk is really helping humanity. 😂 While planning to move people to planet mars

Is it about Elon musk or the useless FG's planned tariff hike? Did you read the news at all? The percentage hike had already been communicated to service providers so, no need to wait before adjusting their prices.

Many nairaland members will be forced to limit their Internet access to key issues and make less noise because the tariff will be applied across board and telcos will have to increase their data prices too.

Some people need to learn some lesson

Is Starlink mad? From 35k to 75k overnight?

This is what borrowing from world bank and imf brings. They’ll always tell you to raise prices and tax your citizens to death. No company works without making profit.

Last last e go touch everybody.

Na everybody go chop breakfast.

We're not even in 2025 yet.

MemoriesAndMe:
Is Starlink mad? From 35k to 75k overnight?

Ask the NCC
Their tariff percentage increase is crazy. starlink only acted ahead by matching their prices with the tariff so they don't run at a loss. They didn't just arrive at that figure.

Not meant for everybody. If you're not a remote worker who gets paid in usd or someone financially Ok, you have no business using starlink. Stick to Mtn and co. Unless you want to do pass yourself.

This cost is ridiculous 75k for Internet.

Chai. Unless na office

Eriokanmi:
Is it about Elon musk or the useless FG's planned tariff hike? Did you read the news at all? The percentage hike had already been communicated to service providers so, no need to wait before adjusting their prices.

Many nairaland members will be forced to limit their Internet access to key issues and make less noise because the tariff will be applied across board and telcos will have to increase their data prices too.

Some people need to learn some lesson

Oga starlink is increasing their prices period

I told you guys that you will surely protest naked 2025 will be that year mark my words.

75k per month is wild...!

2025 is already sending out its notice of hardship early enough.

Those who are smart will limit their Christmas showoff to the barest minimum.

edungene7:
I told you guys that you will surely protest naked 2025 will be that year mark my words.

Nor be Nigerians again?!!

They will enter house and suffer in silence.