The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has authorized the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited from MTN Nigeria’s network due to unpaid interconnect charges.
In a statement issued on Friday, December 27, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, confirmed the development, citing Exchange Telecommunications’ failure to justify the non-payment of its financial obligations.
“The Nigerian Communications Commission hereby notifies the public that approval has been granted for the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) as a result of non-settlement of interconnect charges,” the statement read.
The NCC explained that Exchange was given an opportunity to respond to the application for disconnection and state its case. However, after reviewing the circumstances surrounding the debt, the Commission concluded that Exchange did not provide sufficient reasons for failing to pay the charges.
The action complies with Section 100 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, and the Guidelines on Procedure for Granting Approval to Disconnect Telecommunications Operators, 2012.
The NCC stated that MTN would discontinue routing voice and data traffic through Exchange five days after the notice. The telecommunications company would then use alternative channels to connect with other service providers.
The disconnection will remain in effect until the NCC determines otherwise.
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