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Nigerian Telecoms Protest Starlink Price Hike Amid Market Tensions

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  • Telecom operators accuse Starlink of violating regulations with sudden price increases.
  • Starlink’s market expansion raises concerns over competition and investment risks.

Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerian wireless communications providers have protested recent price increases by Starlink, expressing unease over the growing influence of Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service. The Association of Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) filed a complaint with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), arguing that the price hike breaches regulatory guidelines that prevent them from raising tariffs.

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