The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given the MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) five days to settle its indebtedness or face disconnection of its exchange telecommunication link.
It said that after the five days, MTN will cease to transmit voice and data traffic through Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange).
In the notice issued today, December 27, through its Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, the Commission said that the decision followed a thorough review of MTN’s outstanding interconnect charges.
According to the NCC, the MTN had failed to settle its debts despite being given the opportunity to respond to the application for disconnection.
The commission said that its decision to disconnect the MTN is hinged on Section 100 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003.
The Commission advised members of the public to take note of this development, as it may affect telecommunications services.
It said that the disconnection will remain in effect until it determines otherwise.
