Third-party retailers dominate Starlink sales in Nigeria amid direct sales freeze
Starlink's direct sales in Nigeria were halted in October 2024 due to overcapacity, forcing customers to rely on third-party retailers. The Nigerian Communications Commission blocked a proposed tariff hike, contributing to the sales freeze.
Starlink, now Nigeria’s second largest internet service provider, delays tariff hike
Starlink overtook FiberOne Broadband Limited to become Nigeria's second-largest ISP in Q4 2024. Starlink's subscriber base surged from 23,897 in 2023 to 65,564 by the end of 2024.
Starlink Surpasses FiberOne to Become Nigeria’s Second-Largest Internet Provider
Starlink has emerged as the second-largest ISP in Nigeria, surpassing FiberOne. Spectranet remains the top ISP with 105,441 active subscribers, despite losing over 8,000 users since December 2023.
MTN hikes data costs by 50% following NCC’s major approval in a decade
MTN Nigeria has raised prices on its data plans, with increases of up to 200%. The monthly 75GB plan increased from ₦16,000 to ₦20,000, a 25% rise.
From losses to $248 Million Profit: Airtel Africa’s impressive nine-month turnaround
Airtel Africa reported a profit of $248 million for the nine months ending December 2024, up from $2 million in 2023. The company's revenue declined by 5.8% to $3.63 billion due to currency devaluations in Nigeria, Malawi, and Zambia.
