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NCC Puts Glo Disconnection on Hold for 21 Days

…Insists Interconnect Debts Must Be Settled

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has said the partial disconnection of Globacom Limited (Glo) has been placed on hold for a period of 21 days starting from today, 17 January, 2024.

According to the commission, the decision to halt the phased disconnection was reached because both parties have reached an agreement to resolve all outstanding issues between them.

While insisting that all interconnect debt must be paid, NCC noted that the commission is conscious of the potential impacts of the decision on consumers and therefore continued to engage both parties to facilitate a resolution which prioritizes and protects consumer interest and the seamless operation of the national telecoms network.

Recall, Business Remarks reported that the long-standing interconnection debt dispute between the parties has led the commission to publish a pre disconnection notice informing subscribers of the approval granted to MTN Nigerian Communications Plc (MTN) to commence the partial disconnection of Globacom Limited (Glo) with effect from January 18, 2024.

Also Read: Interconnect Debt: NCC Says MTN Can Disconnect Glo Lines, Issues 10 Days Warning

In NCC words,”whilst the Commission expects MTN and Glo to resolve all outstanding issues within the 21-day period, the Commission insists that interconnect debts must be settled by all operating companies as a necessary component towards compliance with regulatory obligations of all licensees.

NCC noted that it is obligatory that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and other licensees in the telecom industry keep to the terms and conditions of their licenses, especially as contained in their interconnection agreements”, the commission noted.

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