By Deji Ariyo
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the license of Starlink, a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, to operate in Nigeria.
The company received two licenses, the International Gateway license and the Internet service provider (ISP) license, and will be trading as Starlink Internet Services Nigeria Ltd.
Both licenses take effect from May 2022 and may be renewed after the expiration.
According to NCC, the International Gateway license has a 10-year tenure, while the ISP license lasts five years. Both licenses take effect from May 2022 and may be renewed after the expiration.
Starlink provides high-speed, low-latency broadband internet across the globe. Orders are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis within each coverage area.
* With Agency reports