The Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, has granted the request of MTN Nigeria to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) as a result of nonsettlement of interconnect charges.
In a public notice signed by the Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, NCC averred 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.”
Accordingly, the statement added that “The public is, therefore, requested to TAKE NOTICE that:
- The Commission has approved the Disconnection of Exchange to MTN 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.
