The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its approval for the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) due to unpaid interconnect charges.
In a public notice dated Friday, December 27, 2024 and signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, the NCC stated that Exchange was previously notified of the application for disconnection and was given an opportunity to respond and present its case. Upon review, the Commission concluded that Exchange had insufficient justification for its non-payment of the charges.
The NCC thus granted MTN Nigeria permission to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications in accordance with Section 100 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, and the Guidelines for Granting Approval to Disconnect Telecommunications Operators, 2012.
By this, MTN Nigeria will discontinue voice and data traffic through Exchange Telecommunications within five days of the notice. Alternative channels will be used to ensure continuity in interconnectivity with other network service providers.
Additionally, the disconnection will remain in effect until the Commission determines otherwise.
The Commission emphasized the importance of adhering to financial and operational obligations to foster stability in the telecommunications ecosystem.
