Elon Musk’s Starlink has made some significant changes to its pricing in Nigeria.
The monthly subscription fee for Starlink Internet has skyrocketed by 97%, jumping from N38,000 to N75,000. And if you’re a new user, get ready for a 34% increase in the cost of Starlink kits, now priced at N590,000, up from N440,000.
In its communication with customers, Starlink cited excessive inflation in Nigeria as the primary driver behind price increases.
According to Starlink, the new subscription rate would take effect from October 31, while it takes effect immediately for new customers.
“Due to excessive levels of inflation, the Starlink monthly service price will increase from current rates to the respective rates below: Standard (Residential): N75,000; Mobile- Regional (Roam Unlimited): 167,000; Mobile – Global (Global Roam): N717,000
“As a current customer, your monthly service price will increase in 1 month, beginning 31 October 2024. For new customers, the price increase is effective immediately.”
“If you do not wish to continue your service, you can cancel at any time,” the company said.
Geeky Nigeria reports that Starlink is a satellite internet service provider owned by SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk. It’s been making waves in Nigeria since its launch in January 2023, becoming the country’s third-largest internet service provider with 23,897 active subscribers.
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