THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to sanction Starlink for its recent tariff increase.
Starlink raised its monthly subscription fee from N38,000 to N75,000 and also hiked the cost of its kit from N440,000 to N590,000 for new customers.
The price increase affects both new and existing users.
However, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, stated that Starlink’s decision to raise prices without approval from the NCC was unauthorized.
He added, “The Commission will take appropriate enforcement actions against any licensee whose actions undermine the regulatory stability of the telecommunications industry.”
The NCC further explained that Starlink prematurely announced the price changes. “We were surprised by the company’s decision to announce price adjustments while awaiting the Commission’s approval for such changes,” the statement read.
The NCC believes Starlink’s actions may contravene Sections 108 and 111 of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, as well as the conditions of its license regarding tariffs.