
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC says approval has been granted for the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited
(Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) as a result of non-settlement of interconnect charges.
The approval is made pursuant to the Nigerian Communications Commission Act 2003 and Guidelines for procedure for granting approval to disconnect telecommunications operators 2012.
A statement from the Commission indicated 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.
The statement therefore advised the public to TAKE NOTICE that: The Commission has approved Disconnection of Exchange from 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, and 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.
The statement signed by Reuben Muoka, Director , Public Affairs of the NCC, further notes that the disconnection will subsist until otherwise determined by the Commission.