NCC Approves Disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications from MTN Over Unpaid Interconnect Charges
By Gloria Sarauniya Usman
ABUJA, NIGERIA, December 2024 - The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its approval for the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) due to non-payment of interconnect charges.
The disconnection notice was made public in a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, on Friday, December 27, 2024.
According to the NCC, Exchange was duly notified of MTN's application for disconnection and was given an opportunity to respond and present its case. After a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding the debt, the Commission determined that Exchange had no valid justification for failing to settle the charges.
As a result, the NCC approved the disconnection in accordance with Section 100 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 and the Guidelines on Procedure for Granting Approval to Disconnect Telecommunications Operators, 2012.
The disconnection notice informed the public that:
"The disconnection of Exchange from MTN will take effect five (5) days after this notice, during which MTN will cease routing voice and data traffic through Exchange."
"MTN will use alternative interconnect channels to connect with other Network Service Providers until the matter is resolved."
This disconnection will remain in effect until otherwise determined by the NCC.
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