The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has authorized MTN Nigeria to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from its network due to non-settlement of interconnect charges.
This development was disclosed in a public notice issued on Friday by Mr. Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Public Affairs Director.
Exchange Telecommunications, a company providing local and international interconnect services, was notified of the application and given a chance to present its case, according to the commission.
“The Nigerian Communications Commission hereby notifies the public that approval has been granted for the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. (Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd. (MTN) as a result of non-settlement of interconnect charges,” the statement read.
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After evaluating the circumstances, the NCC determined that Exchange Telecommunications lacked sufficient justification for its non-payment.
The disconnection, which is in line with Section 100 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, and the 2012 Guidelines on the Procedure for Granting Approval to Disconnect Telecommunications Operators, will take effect five days after the notice.
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“At the expiration of 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,” the NCC emphasized.
