Abuja, Dec. 28, 2024 – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) as a result of non-settlement of interconnect charges.
The NCC announced the approval of the disconnection in a public notice signed by Reuben Muoka, its Director of Public Affairs, on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.
It said the Exchange was notified of the application and was given opportunity to comment and state its case.
The Commission, however, said, having examined the application and circumstances surrounding the indebtedness, has determined that Exchange does not have sufficient reason for non-payment of the interconnect charges.
The NCC, therefore, requested members of the public to note that it had 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. 2.
It said that at the expiration of five days from the date of this notice, MTN would discontinue passing voice and data traffic through Exchange and will, thereafter, utilise alternative channels in interconnecting with other Network Service Providers.
NCC advised the public to also note that this disconnection will subsist until otherwise determined by the Commission. (GBN)
