The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
said it has resolved the interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria
Communications Plc. (MTN) and Globacom Limited (Globacom). In 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disconnection of Globacom has now been withdrawn.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 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,”
NCC explained in a terse statement endorsed by Director of Public Affairs at
NCC, Reuben Muoka.
The Commission said 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,” the statement said.
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