NCC to disconnect exchange telecoms from MTN over indebtedness

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications operators in line with the Communications 2023 and it has also set guidelines for the procedure of granted approval to disconnect Telecommunications operators as regards the 2012 act in Nigeria

This was contained in a statement made to Forensic News on Friday, by the Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Reuben Mouka, who stated the NCC hereby notifies the public that approval has been granted for the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) as a result of non-settlement of interconnect charges.

He said that the exchange was notified of the application and was allowed to comment and state its case.

He noted that the Commission, having examined the application and circumstances surrounding the indebtedness, determined that the exchange does not have sufficient reason for non-payment of the interconnect charges

The statement read “The public is, therefore, requested to TAKE NOTICE that the Commission has approved the Disconnection of Exchange to MTN by Section 100 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 and the”

“Guidelines on Procedure for Granting Approval to Disconnect Telecommunications Operators, 2012”

“At the expiration of 5 (Five) days from the date of this notice, MTN will discontinue passing voice and data traffic through Exchange and will, thereafter, utilise alternative channels in interconnecting with other Network Service Providers”

“Please note that this disconnection will subsist until otherwise determined by the Commission” Mouka stated.