Nigeria NCC Temporarily Halts Glo-MTN Disconnection Plan, Citing Resolution of Long-Standing Telecom Dispute

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has decided to suspend its plan to bar Glo subscribers from calling MTN lines for a period of 21 days. The NCC's Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, cited the resolution of outstanding issues between the telecom giants as the reason for the abrupt change.

Initially, the NCC had given the green light for MTN to commence phased disconnection of Globacom due to a long-standing interconnection debt dispute.

However, the latest directive reveals that the partial disconnection is now on hold to allow both parties to resolve issues within the specified time frame. The NCC emphasizes the potential impact on consumers and urges a settlement of interconnect debts by all telecom companies as a crucial element of regulatory compliance.

This development highlights the complex dynamics within the Nigerian telecom industry.