• Cryptocurrency
  • Earnings
  • Enterprise
  • About TechBooky
  • Submit Article
  • Advertise Here
  • Contact Us
TechBooky
  • African
  • AI
  • Metaverse
  • Gadgets
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
  • African
  • AI
  • Metaverse
  • Gadgets
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
TechBooky
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Home Telecom

Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Internet Service Finally Debuts In Nigeria.

Starlink Nigeria will lead satellite internet innovation in Africa.

by
February 1, 2023
in Telecom
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Starlink Nigeria.

SpaceX has reportedly entered the African marketplace debuting its satellite operations in the continental commercial market, Nigeria. The satellite company owned by Elon Musk has debuted its satellite internet connectivity as a service in Nigeria which makes it remarkable as the first African marketplace to launch the Starlink internet service.

Despite Elon Musk’s banter about launching the Starlink 5G internet network in Nigeria, the likes of MTN Nigeria, Glo, Mafab Communications, 9mobile, and Airtel have already acquired licenses to the frontline the fifth generation internet broadband connection in the local market.

SpaceX shared the announcement via the bird app owned by Elon Musk — tweeting about the Starlink launch in Nigeria to penetrate the African marketplace. “Starlink officiates its operations in Nigeria as the first African country to receive SpaceX’s satellite internet service,” as the tweet reads.

Starlink is now available in Nigeria – the first African country to receive service! → https://t.co/slZbTmZmAt

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 30, 2023

The Nigerian Minister Of Communications And Digital Economy, Isa Pantami confirmed Starlink’s debut in Africa. Pantami’s confirmation of SpaceX’s satellite internet service operating in Nigeria reads another quoted tweet on SpaceX’s announcement.

We have made it again. @SpaceX thank you for hosting me in your Headquarters, USA in December, 2022 to complete the logistics for the deployment. https://t.co/gkp2sBkR8i

— Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (@ProfIsaPantami) January 31, 2023

According to Pantami’s tweet that quotes Starlink’s debut in Nigeria, the satellite internet provider’s parent company hosted the Nigerian minister of communications and digital economy in the States. This happened in the previous business year when both parties met to discuss the terms of operating the satellite internet service in the local market awaiting the issued telecom license.

Starlink Nigeria
The highlighted regions indicate active Starlink global operations.

Starlink’s satellite internet service in Nigeria seems to be expensive pared with other telecom service providers in the local market. The starter kit price to purchase Starlink’s internet hardware costs $600 which is equivalent to N274,098. However, the subscription price tag for the starter kit’s hardware cost $43 which is equivalent to N19,260.

“Starlink is currently available in your area. Customers in your region typically see download speeds of 50-200 Mbps. No contracts, 30-day trial,” Starlink said. “Shipping times are currently estimated to be 1 to 2 weeks from order… N19,260/month for service and N274,098 for hardware.”

Starlink Nigeria’s debut revealed that the satellite internet service will be less expensive for customers patronizing the satellite internet service. Customers are eligible to access the custom 30-day free trial which is entitled to a lower subscription rate afterward. However, it is a no-brainer the Caucasian satellite internet provider aims at enticing Nigerians with smooth internet offers to penetrate the continent.

In 2022 when SpaceX’s telecom company was negotiating with the Nigerian minister of communications and digital economy, Starlink was preparing to logistic its telecom technology to Nigeria for its custom satellite internet broadband installation.

At the time, Pantami’s and the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) licensed Starlink to operate on IXPN. The license approval came up when Elon Musk acquired Twitter as the official bird app that tweets his executive indulgence managing his companies announcements, such as SpaceX, Starlink, Tesla, Twitter.

Related Posts:

  • The RSA Licensed Starlink To Officiate Its Satellite Network Operations In Rwanda.
    The RSA Licensed Starlink To Officiate Its Satellite…
  • What Every Nigerian Internet User Needs To Know About Elon Musk's Starlink's Coming
    What Every Nigerian Internet User Needs To Know…
  • airtel-africa-spacex-deal-deliver-starlink-internet.jpg
    Airtel Africa & SpaceX to Bring Starlink to…
  • Untitled design
    Starlink Historic Entry into Chad's Telecom Marketplace
  • starlink-Price-in-Nigeria
    Starlink Has become Nigeria's Second-largest ISP
  • Starlink Kenya
    Kenya Appeals to the UN's Help in Regulating Elon…
  • Starlink
    Starlink's Rapid Rise to 4 Million Subscribers
  • Starlink-dish
    Few Misconceptions About Starlink’s Entrance Into Nigeria

Discover more from TechBooky

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Tags: elon musknigeriaspacexstarlinktelecom

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

Select Category

    Receive top tech news directly in your inbox

    subscription from
    Loading

    Freshly Squeezed

    • Top 10 Fee-Free Fintech Apps Nigerians Are Turning To After CBN’s New Charges May 8, 2025
    • Airtel Launches Mobile Money in 2026 to Rival M-Pesa & MoMo May 8, 2025
    • Nigeria Hits 172M Mobile Subscriptions; MTN Tops 90M Barrier May 8, 2025
    • WhatsApp Developing AI Chat Wallpapers & Message Summaries May 8, 2025
    • Bill Gates to Wind Down Foundation by 2045, Slams Elon Musk Over USAID Cuts May 8, 2025
    • Central Bank of Nigeria Approves Open Banking Launch This August. Here’s what to Know May 8, 2025

    Browse Archives

    May 2025
    MTWTFSS
     1234
    567891011
    12131415161718
    19202122232425
    262728293031 
    « Apr    

    Popular Tags

    africa (135) AI (497) android (367) app (717) Apple (576) artificial intelligence (419) business (482) china (132) cryptocurrency (209) ecommerce (122) enterprise (287) facebook (507) fintech (244) funding (121) gadget (558) gaming (201) google (709) government (469) instagram (173) internet (466) ios (291) iphone (246) meta (116) microsoft (369) mobile (352) new feature (384) nigeria (440) privacy (158) research (140) samsung (185) security (421) smartphone (277) social media (835) software (509) startup (419) streaming (174) telecom (242) tips (372) twitter (289) united states (216) users (158) videos (127) website (173) whatsapp (201) youtube (138)

    Quick Links

    • About TechBooky
    • Advertise Here
    • Contact us
    • Submit Article
    • Privacy Policy

    About Us

    TechBooky

    TechBooky is a social Tech blog with a special focus on the budding African Technology sector. TechBooky is currently based in Abuja, Nigeria.

    Recent News

    Top 10 Fee-Free Fintech Apps Nigerians Are Turning To After CBN’s New Charges

    Top 10 Fee-Free Fintech Apps Nigerians Are Turning To After CBN’s New Charges

    May 8, 2025
    Airtel Launches Mobile Money in 2026 to Rival M-Pesa & MoMo

    Airtel Launches Mobile Money in 2026 to Rival M-Pesa & MoMo

    May 8, 2025
    MTN Recovers ₦32 Billion in USSD Fees

    Nigeria Hits 172M Mobile Subscriptions; MTN Tops 90M Barrier

    May 8, 2025
    WhatsApp Developing AI Chat Wallpapers & Message Summaries

    WhatsApp Developing AI Chat Wallpapers & Message Summaries

    May 8, 2025
    Bill Gates to Wind Down Foundation by 2045, Slams Elon Musk Over USAID Cuts

    Bill Gates to Wind Down Foundation by 2045, Slams Elon Musk Over USAID Cuts

    May 8, 2025
    Central Bank of Nigeria Approves Open Banking Launch This August. Here’s what to Know

    Central Bank of Nigeria Approves Open Banking Launch This August. Here’s what to Know

    May 8, 2025
    • Login

    © 2021 Design By Tech Booky Elite

    Generic selectors
    Exact matches only
    Search in title
    Search in content
    Post Type Selectors
    • African
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Gadgets
    • Metaverse
    • Tips
    • About TechBooky
    • Advertise Here
    • Submit Article
    • Contact us

    © 2021 Design By Tech Booky Elite

    Discover more from TechBooky

    Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

    Continue reading

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok