Starlink has reopened new client orders in Nigeria's major cities, including Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, but only on its higher-priced business tier, making it a costly alternative for consumers in locations where demand has outstripped availability.
The Elon Musk-owned satellite internet service had previously blocked new activations due to capacity constraints.
New orders now display that personal home kits are not available, with the site only accepting "Starlink for Business" subscriptions.
The package has a monthly subscription price of ₦150,000 ($99.38) and hardware expenditures of up to ₦2.38 million ($1,575), which includes delivery and taxes.
The pre-order site states: "Due to high demand in your area, only priority plans are available in your area."
Starlink for Business provides high-speed, low-latency satellite internet for enterprises, with typical download speeds of 100–350 Mbps, 24/7 priority support, and rugged hardware designed for uptime and reliability.
While the service may not always top residential packages in peak speed, its strength lies in consistency and support for higher usage.
Prioritising business customers allows Starlink to manage capacity while generating revenue, though there is no word on when residential sales will resume.
In terms of broader trends, tech analyst Pius Paul stated on X that Starlink hardware has dropped globally to $199, a 67% decrease, and that free or nearly-free terminals are being supplied to partners as a market penetration strategy.
He suggested that if prices in Nigeria reach ₦50,000 ($33), satellite internet might replace fibre for last-mile service, reaching millions nationwide.
Some local users, however, note that MTN Fibre X offers faster, cheaper broadband in certain areas, highlighting competition between satellite and fibre ISPs.
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