NCC lifts ban on regulatory services to MTN
Thu Mar 17, 2016 01:06:pm Business
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has lifted the ban on regulatory services which it placed on MTN Nigeria for several regulatory infractions. The regulatory body says that the lifting of the suspension became paramount after reviewing MTN's plea and considering the fact that it has stopped all the violations that led to the suspension of regulatory services.
According to a statement on Wednesday by NCC Director, Public Affairs, Tony Ojobo, the lifting of the ban is in no way related to the fine of N1.04 trillion the commission imposed on the telecoms service provider on October 20, 2015 for failure to deactivate 5.2 million improperly registered SIM cards.
"The infractions included but not limited to tariffs and promotions by MTN in letters from NCC of May 4, 2015; May 9, 2015 and May 25, 2015 respectively to withdraw unapproved tariffs and promotions specifically MTN Trutalk, MTN Best II promotions, among others.
"Compliance checks on MTN showed that it had failed and deliberately refused to comply with the directives issued by the commission.
However, Ojobo said, "Having reviewed MTN's plea therefore and in consideration that the operator has abated all the infractions, the NCC hereby lifts the suspension urging MTN to ensure that it maintains good regulatory standing with the Commission at all times to avoid future occurrence.
"The commission expects total compliance with NCA, 2003, Regulations and the Terms and Conditions of Licences issued to MTN and will not hesitate to impose necessary sanctions where MTN flouts any provision of the foregoing regulatory instruments"
According to a statement on Wednesday by NCC Director, Public Affairs, Tony Ojobo, the lifting of the ban is in no way related to the fine of N1.04 trillion the commission imposed on the telecoms service provider on October 20, 2015 for failure to deactivate 5.2 million improperly registered SIM cards.
"The infractions included but not limited to tariffs and promotions by MTN in letters from NCC of May 4, 2015; May 9, 2015 and May 25, 2015 respectively to withdraw unapproved tariffs and promotions specifically MTN Trutalk, MTN Best II promotions, among others.
"Compliance checks on MTN showed that it had failed and deliberately refused to comply with the directives issued by the commission.
However, Ojobo said, "Having reviewed MTN's plea therefore and in consideration that the operator has abated all the infractions, the NCC hereby lifts the suspension urging MTN to ensure that it maintains good regulatory standing with the Commission at all times to avoid future occurrence.
"The commission expects total compliance with NCA, 2003, Regulations and the Terms and Conditions of Licences issued to MTN and will not hesitate to impose necessary sanctions where MTN flouts any provision of the foregoing regulatory instruments"
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