Elon Musk Starlink in Nigeria its Implications

Elon Musk Starlink in Nigeria its Implications

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Published on 9:30:00 AM By Mobile Engineer
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 Yes I read this news on Facebook from Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe about this new development, I was excited and happy that Nigeria will experience a new level of growth in all sectors just like Telco/GSM brought in 1999.


First I want to take a moment to review details about Starlink license with NCC (Nigerian government).
According to Nairametrics "The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) confirmed to Nairametrics that it has licensed Starlink, a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, providing satellite Internet access coverage to 32 countries. This licensing followed a visit to Nigeria by the company’s team in May last year. 
  • “The company received two licenses, which include the International Gateway license and Internet Service Provider (ISP) license, and will be trading as Starlink Internet Services Nigeria Ltd. According to NCC, the International Gateway license has a 10-year tenure while the ISP license is to last for five years. Both licenses take effect from May 2022 and may be renewed after the expiration.” NCC
  • Elated Elon Musk took to his Twitter handle to announce this development, which Nairametrics also confirmed from the NCC. 
  • With high speeds and latency as low as 20 minutes in most locations, Starlink enables video calls, online gaming, streaming, and other high data rate activities that historically have not been possible with satellite internet.
  • Users also have the option to take Starlink with them via the Portability feature or Starlink.
“The company received two licenses, which include the International Gateway license and Internet Service Provider (ISP) license, and will be trading as Starlink Internet Services Nigeria Ltd. According to NCC, the International Gateway license has a 10-year tenure while the ISP license is to last for five years. Both licenses take effect from May 2022 and may be renewed after the expiration,” per Nairametrics.

Starlink is a low latency broadband internet system created to meet the needs of consumers in rural areas with low internet penetration across the globe. In simpler terms, it delivers super-fast internet via satellites to rural areas. It is theoretically capable of delivering 150Mbps internet speeds to any place on the planet. All the customer needs is a clear view of the sky. 

Starlink enters a Nigerian Internet service provider space that is dominated by telcos like MTN and Airtel, as well as individual ISPs such as Spectranet, SMILE and others. 

Compared to existing similar internet plans in Nigeria which cost an average of $50, Starlink is a more expensive option costing $599 (~₦330,000) for a full kit, including a terminal, mounting tripod, and Wi-Fi router, then a $110 (~₦60,500) for preorder and monthly subscription. Its premium service costs about $2,500 (~₦1.375 million) for the full kit and $500 (~₦275,000) monthly.

This price range is deemed expensive for the average Nigerian, except it introduces a different offering for the Nigerian Market.

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS

1. Starlink requires a clear view of the sky to connect - in locations with obstruction to sky or weather conditions such as rain/thunder what will be the performance.


2. Your Starlink Kit arrives with everything you need to get online including your Starlink, wifi router, cables and base- how will starlink compete with setup and subscription cost with existing telecos in Nigeria.





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