NCC Backs MTN To Disconnect Exchange Telecommunications

The Nigerian Communications Commission has given its backing to telecoms giant, MTN Nigeria to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications Ltd from its network

The commission made this known in a public notice signed by its Public Affairs Director, Mr Reuben Muoka at the NCC office on Friday, duly notifying the public.

“The Nigerian Communications Commission hereby notifies the public that approval has been granted for the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. (Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd. (MTN) as a result of non-settlement of interconnect charges,” NCC said.

The disconnection is in relating to a debt which the telecommunications firm was yet to settle.

According to commission, the Exchange was notified of the application and was given the opportunity to comment and state its case.

The NCC added that having examined the application and circumstances surrounding the indebtedness, that the Exchange lacked sufficient reason not to pay the interconnect charges.

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NCC said the disconnection of the Exchange Telecommunications to MTN was 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.

Affirming its backing for MTN To Disconnect Exchange Telecommunications, it added: “Please note that this disconnection will subsist until otherwise determined by the commission,” it said.