The Nigerian Communications Commission on Wednesday announced that the Pre-Disconnection Notice informing subscribers of the approval granted to MTN Nigerian Communications Plc to commence the phased disconnection of Globacom Limited (Glo) with effect from January 18, 2024, due to long-standing interconnection debt dispute between the parties has been put on hold for 21 (twenty-one) days from today, 17 January 2024.
In a pre-disconnection notice statement signed by the Nigerian Communications Commission Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka said that in approving, the Commission was deeply conscious of the potential impacts of the decision on consumers and therefore continued to engage both parties to facilitate a resolution which prioritizes and protects consumer interest and the seamless operation of the national telecoms network.
The Commission says that whilst it expects MTN and Glo to resolve all outstanding issues within 21 days, the NCC insists that interconnect debts must be settled by all operating companies as a necessary component towards compliance with the regulatory obligations of all licensees. Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and other licensees in the telecom industry must keep to the terms and conditions of their licenses, especially as contained in their interconnection agreements.
