NCC disconnect Exchange telecoms from MTN over non-payment of interconnection charges
- Katsina City News
- 28 Dec, 2024
- 99
By Muhammad Danjuma
@ Katsina Times
The Nigerian Communication Commissions (NCC), has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange), from the Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN).
This was announced in a public notice issued on Dec. 27, 2024, signed by Mr Reuben Muoka, the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs.
According to Muoka, the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited from MTN was due to non-settlement of interconnect charges.
He explained that NCC hereby notifies the public that approval has been granted for the disconnection of the Exchange from the MTN.
Mr Muoka added that, “Exchange was notified of the application and was given the opportunity to comment and state its case.
“The commission, having examined the application circumstances surrounding the indebtedness, determined that Exchange does not
have sufficient reason for non-payment of the interconnect charges.
“The public is therefore requested to take notice that NCC has approved the disconnection of Exchange to MTN in accordance with Section 100 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, and the guidelines on procedure for granting approval to disconnect telecommunications operators, 2012.”
According to him, at the expiration of five days from the date of this notice, MTN will discontinue passing voice and data through Exchange, and will thereafter, utilise alternative channels in interconnecting with other network service providers.
“Please note that this disconnection will continue until otherwise determined by the Commission,” according to the Director public affairs of the commission.
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