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By Anthony Isibor
THE Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to MTN Nigerian Communications Plc., MTN and Globacom Limited, Glo to resolve all outstanding issues between them or face disconnection in line with the agreements they signed.
This was contained in a press statement signed by Reuben Mouka, Director, Public affairs, NCC on Wednesday.
Recall that NCC had on January 8, published a Pre-Disconnection Notice informing subscribers of the approval granted to MTN to commence the phased disconnection of Glo with effect from January 18, 2024, following a long-standing interconnection debt dispute between the parties.
The Commission’s decision in granting the 21- day approval is largely connected to its concern about the potential impacts that its earlier decision may have on consumers.
NCC had therefore continued to engage both parties to facilitate a resolution which prioritizes and protects consumer interest and the seamless operation of the national telecoms network.
Part of the statement read:
“The Commission is pleased to announce that the parties have now reached agreement to resolve all outstanding issues between them. For this reason, and in exercise of its regulatory powers in that regard, the Commission has put the phased disconnection on hold for a period of 21 (twenty-one) days from today, 17 January, 2024.
“Whilst the Commission expects MTN and Glo to resolve all outstanding issues within the 21-day period, the Commission insists that interconnect debts must be settled by all operating companies as a necessary component towards compliance with regulatory obligations of all licensees. It is OBLIGATORY that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and other licensees in the telecom industry keep to the terms and conditions of their licenses, especially as contained in their interconnection agreements.”
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-January 18, 2023 @ 20:27 GMT|
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