The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended its initiative to block Glo subscribers from calling MTN lines for a period of 21 days. According to a statement released by Reuben Mouka, the Director of Public Affairs at NCC, the decision to suspend the action came after both telecommunications companies agreed to resolve their outstanding issues.
Initially, the regulatory body had approved the phased disconnection of Glo by MTN Nigerian Communications Plc. starting from January 18, 2024, due to a prolonged interconnection debt dispute. However, in the latest directive, NCC announced the suspension of the partial disconnection for 21 days from January 18, 2024.
The statement highlighted the successful resolution of issues between the telcos, stating, “The commission is pleased to announce that the parties have now reached an agreement to resolve all outstanding issues between them.” NCC exercised its regulatory powers to put the phased disconnection on hold, considering the potential impacts on consumers.
While granting the approval, NCC emphasized the importance of settling interconnect debts, considering it a necessary component for compliance with regulatory obligations. The extension notice stressed the need for mobile network operators and other licensees in the telecom industry to adhere to the terms and conditions outlined in their interconnection agreements.
