By Joy Baba-Yesufu
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has withdrawn the disconnection notice given to Globacom Limited (Globacom)
The commission further announced that the interconnect debt dispute between the two communication giants has been amicably resolved.
A statement signed by Mr Reuben Mouka, the commission’s director of public affairs said in accordance with this resolution, the disconnection approval granted to MTN for the disconnection of Globacom has now been withdrawn.
The statement further said following its initial Public Notice, the Commission with the aim of mitigating any potential disruptions to subscribers undertook further regulatory intervention, by mediating between the parties and facilitating the reconciliation process.
According to the statement “the Commission reiterates that strict adherence to the terms and conditions of licenses, particularly those delineated in interconnection agreements, is imperative for all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and other licensees within the telecommunications industry.
“In order to proactively address and prevent future instances of interconnect indebtedness within the industry, the Commission will be requesting relevant records and regular updates from MNOs, as well as adopting a transparent approach towards industry indebtedness.
“This statement serves as a reminder of the Commission’s commitment to fostering a stable and compliant telecommunications ecosystem in Nigeria”.
