NCC ORDERS DISCONNECTION OF EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FROM MTN OVER UNPAID INTERCONNECT CHARGES
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Nicolas Adekeye / 4 months
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited due to unpaid interconnect charges. This decision was made after the Exchange failed to settle its outstanding financial obligations, prompting regulatory action to maintain industry integrity. According to the NCC, Exchange Telecommunications was notified of the application and given the opportunity to comment and state its case. However, after examining the application and circumstances surrounding the indebtedness, the NCC determined that Exchange did not have sufficient reason for non-payment of the interconnect charges. The disconnection is 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 NCC stated, “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”. At the expiration of five days from the date of the notice, MTN will discontinue passing voice and data traffic through Exchange and will utilize alternative channels in interconnecting with other network service providers. The disconnection will subsist until otherwise determined by the commission.