It is criminal to sell or install unapproved telecom equipment - NCC
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By Anthony Isibor
He also said that “Such acts may lead to monetary sanction and/or imprisonment, or both (fine & imprisonment) as well as the confiscation of any equipment used in the illegal enhancement of network coverage.
Adinde promised that the commission will continue to do its best to ensure a continuous collaborative working relationship with all relevant stakeholders in the industry.
“The Commission on its part will continue to deepen its collaborative efforts with telecoms service providers to facilitate the provision of ubiquitous telecoms infrastructure necessary to guarantee good quality of service across the nation.
“In view of the above, the Commission hereby gives a 14-day PRE-ENFORCEMENT NOTICE effective from the date of this publication to any person involved in the sale, installation, and use of the device to forthwith desist from such act.
“The Commission shall without further recourse and upon expiration of the deadline commence appropriate enforcement action including, but not limited to prosecution, fines, and confiscation of equipment used,” He said.
– May 18, 2021 @ 17:45 GMT
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