The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that the
interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc.
(MTN) and Globacom Limited (Globacom) has been amicably resolved.
A statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Public Affairs of
the Commission Rueben Muoka noted tht accordance with this resolution,
the disconnection approval granted to MTN for the disconnection of
Globacom has now been withdrawn.
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.
The Commission in the statement reiterated 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”, Muoka said.
