Starlink Announces 97% Increase in Monthly Subscription Prices for Nigerian Users
Starlink, the satellite internet provider, has announced a hike in its monthly subscription rates for both new and existing customers in Nigeria, Okay.ng reports.
In a message sent to its customers on Tuesday, Starlink revealed that the new pricing structure will see the standard residential package rise to ₦75,000, while the mobile regional (roam unlimited) plan will now cost ₦167,000, and the mobile global (global roam) package will increase to ₦717,000.
The new rates are effective immediately for new customers and will take effect for existing users on October 31, 2024.
“Due to excessive levels of inflation, the Starlink monthly service price will increase,”the company explained in an email obtained by Okay.ng.
The standard residential plan, which includes a 1 TB fair usage policy, will now cost ₦75,000 ($48), a significant increase from its previous rate of ₦38,000 ($24).
