NCC grants approval for disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited from MTN Nigeria over non-settlement of interconnect charges.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has notified 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.

According to a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs, NCC, the Exchange was notified of the application and was given opportunity to comment and state its case.

The statement added that the Commission, having examined the application and

circumstances surrounding the indebtedness, determined that Exchange does not

have sufficient reason for 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.

“ 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,” the statement emphasized.