NCC Postpones Glo Disconnection Following Resolution of Interconnect Debt Dispute
Recently, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported the change of plans from MTN Nigerian Communications Plc’s intention of disconnecting Globacom Limited (Glo) due to a persistent interconnection debt dispute between MTN and Glo.
As the matter stands, both parties reached an agreement regarding the disconnection; however, it will now be put on hold for a period of 21 days starting January 17, 2024.
Additionally, according to a statements from NCC, dated on January 18, 2024, the phased disconnection was set to begin but has yet to commence.
NCC Postpones Glo disconnection Amidst Resolution
During a press interview, the new Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, indicated that the greatest interest of the commission is the consumer.
Each party is present at the table, and there is a pledge to resolving the disputes in the next three weeks, he said.
“The commission has intervened because the key thing is that both parties are on the table, and there is a commitment to solving the issues within the next 21 days.”
This extension gives MTN and Glo the chance to reach their differences amicably because the NCC puts the settling of interconnect debts as the main focus of all compliances within their regulations by all licensees in telephonic commerce.
The aim of the NCC regulatory intervention is to protect consumers by ensuring the continuity of communication services; the commission hopes that the parties in the disputes will reach an agreement swiftly.
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