ABUJA - In a significant development for Nigeria's telecommunications sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the planned disconnection of Globacom from MTN's network. This decision comes after the two telecom giants reached an agreement over outstanding interconnect charges.
The NCC had initially approved MTN's request to begin a phased disconnection of Globacom starting today, due to unpaid interconnect fees. However, as of yesterday, the regulatory body has put a three-week halt to this process, aiming to protect consumer interests and ensure the uninterrupted provision of telecom services.
This agreement between MTN and Globacom follows a previous instance where MTN had disconnected Glo, as directed by the NCC, over an interconnect debt. During that period, Glo customers were unable to initiate calls to MTN's network, although they could still receive incoming calls.
The NCC has emphasized the importance of compliance with licensing terms, which includes the settlement of debts. The suspension of the disconnection process is a temporary measure to allow for a smoother resolution of financial disputes between the two companies, ensuring that service to consumers remains unaffected while the companies work towards a final settlement.
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