Communications Commission intervention: Glo, MTN resolve interconnect debt dispute
The interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. (MTN) and Globacom Limited (Globacom) has been amicably resolved, and in accordance with this resolution, the disconnection approval granted to MTN for the disconnection of Globacom has now been withdrawn.
Penpushing reports that Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) made this known in a statement on Thursday by Director, Public Affairs Reuben Muoka explaining that the agency mediated between the parties and facilitated the reconciliation process.
‘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 wrote
Penpushing further reports that 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.
‘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’, the statement added.
Penpushing also reports that Director, Public Affairs emphasized that this statement serves as a reminder of the commission’s commitment to fostering a stable and compliant telecommunications ecosystem in Nigeria.
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