Williams Amofokhai
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. and Globacom Limited has been amicably resolved.
The Alarmee reports that Glo and MTN had been locked in a heated dispute over billions of naira in interconnectivity owed owed by Glo
The commission said in accordance with this resolution, the disconnection approval granted to MTN for the disconnection of Globacom has now been withdrawn.
NCC‘s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, in a statement on Thursday 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.
Muoka says the Commission 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.
He adds that 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.
Muoka says the statement serves as a reminder of the Commission’s commitment to fostering a stable and compliant telecommunications ecosystem in Nigeria.
