Starlink is increasing its monthly residential subscription in Nigeria to ₦57,000 starting May 30, 2025 — a move that revives tensions over affordability and regulation.
- Residential users will pay ₦57,000/month from May 30
- New customers are already paying the new price from April 30
- Starlink had earlier attempted a ₦75,000 hike in 2024, blocked by the NCC
- The company says users can cancel anytime or return hardware for a partial/full refund
- This is the third attempt to raise prices in under a year
Starlink’s latest price hike comes in a delicate moment for many Nigerians, with inflation biting and broadband access still far from universal. The new ₦57,000 fee marks a 50% jump from the old ₦38,000, and while not as steep as the ₦75,000 proposed last year, it still raises real concerns about digital inclusion. The company says the increase is needed, but many users may be left wondering: if access to stable internet becomes a luxury, who gets left behind?
Will the NCC let this one fly — or step in again? As the date approaches, Nigerians will be weighing the value of Starlink’s service against its growing cost.
