The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a public notice approving the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited.
The public notice signed by Reuben Mouka, Director, Public Affairs at NCC noted that the decision to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications Limited follows Exchange’s failure to settle outstanding interconnect charges.
The NCC, in accordance with the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 and the Guidelines for Procedure for Granting Approval to Disconnect Telecommunications Operators, 2012, reviewed the application from MTN and provided Exchange with an opportunity to respond. After careful consideration, the NCC determined that Exchange’s reasons for non-payment were insufficient.
The public notice states that MTN will discontinue passing voice and data traffic through Exchange within five days from the date of the notice. MTN will subsequently utilize alternative channels for interconnecting with other Network Service Providers.
This disconnection will remain in effect until further notice from the NCC.