The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has notified Nigerians that it has given approval for the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) as a result of non-settlement of interconnect charges.
In a public notice on Friday, 27 December 2024, signed by Reuben Muoka Director, Public Affairs of the telecommunications regulatory body, the NCC says Exchange was notified of the application and was given opportunity to comment and state its. case.
The notice reads: “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 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 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.