NCC Grants MTN Approval To Cancel Exchange Over Unsettled Debt 

NCC Grants MTN Approval To Cancel Exchange Over Unsettled Debt 

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has informed the public that it has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited due to the failure to settle interconnect charges.

The Commission stated that Exchange was informed of this decision and had the chance to provide feedback and present its case.

After reviewing the application and assessing the circumstances of the outstanding debt, the NCC concluded that Exchange does not possess valid reasons for the non-payment of the interconnect charges.

“The public is, therefore, requested to take notice that: The Commission has approved the Disconnection of Exchange to MTN 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 statement signed by Reuben Muoka, NCC Director, Public Affairs said.

“At the expiration of 5 (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.

“Please note that this disconnection will subsist until otherwise determined by the Commission.”