The Commission stated that it has put the phased disconnection on hold for a period of 21 days from January 17, 2024 and expects MTN and Glo to resolve all outstanding issues within the 21-day period.
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that MTN and Globacom have agreed to resolve all outstanding issues within 21 days.
In a press statement issued by the commission, it stated that it was deeply conscious of the potential impacts of its earlier decision to bar Glo calls on MTN lines on consumers, hence its decision to engage both parties to facilitate a resolution which prioritises and protects consumer interest and the seamless operation of the national telecoms network.
On January 8, 2024, NCC issued a pre-disconnection notice, informing subscribers of the approval granted to MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. (MTN) to commence the phased disconnection of Globacom Limited (Glo) with effect from January 18, 2024 due to long-standing interconnection debt dispute between the parties.
The Commission stated that it has put the phased disconnection on hold for a period of 21 days from January 17, 2024 and expects MTN and Glo to resolve all outstanding issues within the 21-day period.
It also insisted that interconnect debts must be settled by all operating companies as a necessary component towards compliance with regulatory obligations of all licensees, saying, “It is obligatory that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and other licensees in the telecom industry keep to the terms and conditions of their licenses, especially as contained in their interconnection agreements.”