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Nigeria has officially approved Kuiper Systems LLC, the Amazon-backed satellite operator, to provide space-based communications services across the country. The move marks a significant step toward expanding low Earth orbit (LEO) broadband connectivity in Africa’s largest economy.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) issued a landing permit to Project Kuiper on January 15, authorizing the deployment of up to 3,236 non-geostationary satellites using Ka-band frequencies. The permit covers fixed satellite services, mobile satellite services, and earth stations in motion, and will take effect on February 28, 2026, running for seven years until February 28, 2033.
NCC Statement
The commission said the approval aligns with global best practices for regulating satellite communications and reflects Nigeria’s readiness to embrace next-generation space-based connectivity solutions, particularly for underserved and hard-to-reach communities.
Context
Project Kuiper joins a growing list of global satellite broadband initiatives — including Starlink and OneWeb — competing to bridge Africa’s digital divide. The decision signals Nigeria’s increasing openness to LEO satellite services amid fierce competition to deliver affordable, high-speed internet to rural and remote areas.
