Starlink resumes direct shipments to Lagos

Starlink has resumed with direct shipments of residential kits to Lagos and other Nigerian cities with the aim of using them as a launchpad for wider African expansion.

The reinstatement of direct hardware shipments began on June 29, 2025, and means customers can now place orders for setup kits via Starlink’s official website or through approved third-party retailers within the country.

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This is the end to a seven-month suspension that began in November 2024. The company also announced the opening of a new walk-in office in Victoria Island, Lagos, a move which marks a renewed push to expand Starlink’s presence in its largest market by subscriber base in Africa.

The launch of a physical office marks a shift for Starlink in Nigeria. While the walk-in centre on Victoria Island will primarily serve as an information and support hub, hardware purchases will continue to be processed through the website and approved retailers.

Starlink entered the Nigerian market in early 2023, initially operating out of Ivie House on Ajose Adeogun Street in Lagos. Since then, adoption has grown steadily, especially in rural and peri-urban areas where traditional broadband infrastructure is limited or unreliable.

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Nigeria’s connectivity challenges are worsened by fibre vandalism, inconsistent power supply, and poor legacy infrastructure, making satellite internet an attractive alternative. However, regulatory bottlenecks are now easing, and local operations are expanding.

The service’s ability to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet to remote regions has made it a vital tool in bridging Nigeria’s digital divide.