Third-party retailers dominate Starlink sales in Nigeria amid direct sales freeze

Since October 2024, Nigerian customers seeking to subscribe to Starlink have been unable to purchase kits directly from the SpaceX-owned satellite internet provider, forcing them to rely on third-party retailers. The halt in direct sales, which Starlink says was due to overcapacity, comes as the company, which has rapidly expanded its footprint in Nigeria, faces regulatory challenges and…