NCC Approves Disconnection Of Exchange Telecommunications Over Debt
By Stella Enenche, Abuja
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted approval to MTN Nigeria to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) over non settlement of interconnect charges.
The commission made this known on Friday in a statement signed by the Director Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka in Abuja.
According to the commission, exchange telecommunications does not have enough reason to be indebted.
It explained that “Exchange was notified of the application and was given opportunity to comment and state its case. The Commission, having examined the application and circumstances surrounding the indebtedness, determined that Exchange does not have sufficient reason for non-payment of the interconnect charges.”
NCC said the approval for the disconnection of Exchange was” in accordance with 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.Dated this Day, Friday, 27th December, 2024,” the commission stated.
