Unpaid Fees: NCC Orders Exchange Telecom’s Disconnection from MTN Network

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from MTN Nigeria’s network over unpaid interconnect charges. EKO HOT BLOG reports thathe announcement was made in a public notice issued by Mr. Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, on Friday. Exchange Telecommunications, a local and international interconnect carrier, was … Read more

Telcos Begin SIM Disconnection as NIN-SIM Deadline Passes

Telecommunications operators are set to disconnect mobile lines not linked to National Identification Numbers (NIN) after the September 14 deadline established by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) expired. In a statement issued in August, the NCC announced that no SIM card would remain active without a verified NIN after September 15. The telecom regulator urged … Read more