Debt pile up from infrastructure leasing, network interconnect fee killing MNOs
Two major sources of debt build up currently threatening the continuity of service delivery of main network operators (MNOs) have been identified as interconnect and infrastructure leasing debts. Before now, there had been concerted efforts even by the telecoms sector…
Why telcos QOS is bad and will continue to be so in Abuja—ALTON
…As NCAA demands Aviation Height Clearance approval from networks The Association of Licenced Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has opened up on the main reason behind the endless disruptive quality of telecoms services in the nation’s capital, Abuja. This is…
Kogi, FCT, 8 other states risk telecoms services shutdown if—ALTON
Strong indications emerged Monday in Lagos that barring last minute efforts in the resolution of threatening differences bordering on multiple taxation and rampant lock-down of telecoms infrastructures by the Kogi State Government agencies, all networks operating in the state are…
Adebayo leads committee of networks to drive financial inclusion in Nigeria
The chairman of Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr Gbenga Adebayo has inaugurated the Telecommunications Financial Inclusion Committee of the group to develop and follow up a strategic roadmap for deepening financial inclusion and literacy across Nigeria….
Start regulating OTT now to save businesses, ALTON cries out to NCC, CBN, others
Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo has raised fresh alarm on the urgent need to start the regulation of Over-The-Top (OTT) players to create a scenario of win-win situation in the financial services sector. Accordingly, ALTON…
FG programming its 30% Broadband Penetration for 2018 to fail—Stakeholders
Leading telecommunications operators in Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos, made it clear before the management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), that body language of the government does not truly depict its readiness to realize 30 per cent broadband penetration…
Telecoms items may be the first to be delisted from 41 items on CBN’s forex ban
Barring any last minute change of plans, strong indication emerged on Thursday that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is considering delisting all telecoms items which fall under plants and machinery in the 41 items barred from flexible forex access…
NBC to address media on issues in meeting DSO deadline today in Lagos
All is set for today’s first ever briefing in Lagos by the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mallam Is’haq Modibbo Kawu, on the challenges and prospects of the nation’s journey so far in meeting the deadline of…
