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.
Elon Musk's Starlink expansion into South Africa stalls after regulatory hearing withdrawal
Starlink withdraws from ICASA regulatory hearings. SpaceX fails to appear for scheduled presentation.
Stablecoins are finding product-market fit in emerging markets
SpaceX launched Starlink five years ago, becoming its biggest revenue driver. SpaceX partnered with Bridge to accept payments in stablecoins for global transactions.
Starlink Launches in Liberia
Starlink officially launched operations in Liberia in 2025. This marks Starlink's first market entry into Africa.
