The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has said that Elon Musk Starlink’s recent upward review of its subscription packages was implemented without prior approval from the Commission.
The Director, of Public Affairs of NCC, Reuben Muoka, said this in a brief statement on Tuesday.
He said the decision by Starlink to unilaterally review their subscription packages upwards did not receive the approval of the NCC.
The Director also added that the action of the company is in contravention of Sections 108 and 111 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, and Starlink’s License Conditions regarding tariffs.
Mouka said that the Commission commenced pre-enforcement action on the licensee on the 3rd of October, 2024
“The company’s decision to adjust its prices without approval undermines regulatory stability in the telecommunications sector,” he said.
“We will take appropriate enforcement measures against any such actions by licensees.”
By this response, the NCC maintains its intent to uphold regulatory standards.
This comes as Starlink recently hiked its monthly subscription fees in Nigeria by a staggering 97 percent, raising the standard residential plan from N38,000 to N75,000. The company attributed the price increase to “excessive inflation.”