Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given the green light for MTN Nigeria to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications Limited over unpaid interconnect charges. Despite chances to clarify their overdue payments, Exchange Telecoms provided inadequate justification, prompting this decisive action. This move underscores the NCC’s commitment to maintaining financial discipline within Nigeria’s telecom industry. Read more.
Post-disconnection, Exchange Telecoms, known for routing international calls from Nigerian mobile operators, will experience service disruption for voice and data traffic. MTN Nigeria plans to use alternative routes to connect with other network providers, ensuring uninterrupted service for its customers. This raises questions about the potential impacts on Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem.
Discussion Prompt: How do you think this disconnection will affect international call services between Nigeria and other countries? Share your thoughts below.
