The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has declared intentions to sanction Starlink over a recent hike in tariff even though they had not received approval from the commission.
Starlink had written to the Commission, informing them of their decision to increase its tarriff of its monthly subscription fee from N38,000 to N75,000. It also said new users will get a higher cost for the kit which was previously priced at N440,000 but will now go for N590,000.
However, the NCC stated that they had yet to give a response to decision before starlink “jumped the gun” and made the increase.
According to the NCC Director of Public Affairs Reuben Muoka, He said
“The decision by Starlink to unilaterally review its subscription packages upwards did not receive the approval of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
“The Commission will, therefore, take appropriate enforcement measures against any action by a licensee that is capable of eroding the regulatory stability of the telecommunications industry,
“We were surprised that the company jumped the gun by announcing price changes after filing a request to the Commission seeking approval for price adjustment for which the Commission was yet to communicate a decision,
“The action of the company appears to be a contravention of Sections 108 and 111 of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, and Starlink’s Licence Conditions regarding tariffs.”
Muoka said the actions of Starlink are against the NCA and as such, the NCC would take appropriate measures against the organization.
