(SINL NIGERIA) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced approval for the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) as a result of non-settlement of interconnect charges.
A statement on Friday signed by Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs said the action is pursuant to the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 and the guidelines for procedure for granting approval to disconnect telecommunications operators, 2012.
It added 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”.
Specifically, the statement further said 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” the statement concluded.
