The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Friday disclosed that approval has been given for disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN).
This, it said, followed the non- settlement of interconnect charges.
According to the Commission, its action is backed by NCC Act 2003 and the Guidelines for Procedure for Granting Approval to Disconnect Telecommunications Operators, 2012.
A public notice issued by the Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, reads "The Nigerian Communications Commission hereby notifies the public that approval has been granted for the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) as a result of non- settlement of interconnect charges.
"Exchange was notified of the application and was given opportunity to comment and state its case.
"The Commission, having examined the application and circumstances surrounding the indebtedness, determined that Exchange does not have sufficient reason for non-payment of the interconnect charges.
"The public is, therefore, requested to TAKE NOTICE that:
"1. The Commission has approved the Disconnection of Exchange to MTN in accordance with Section 100 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 and the Guidelines on Procedure for Granting Approval to Disconnect Telecommunications Operators, 2012.
"2. At the expiration of 5 (Five) days from the date of this notice, MTN will discontinue passing voice and data traffic through Exchange and will, thereafter, utilise alternative channels in interconnecting with other Network Service Providers."
The notice added that the disconnection will subsist until otherwise determined by the Commission.