Tag: Telcos
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NCC mum amid load shedding threat by Telcos
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector faces potential disruptions as leading operators threaten to
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Relief for Telecom Users: NCC orders reactivation of lines blocked by NIN-SIM policy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has instructed all telecom service
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Telcos bar millions of mobile lines over NIN-SIM linkage
Ahead of July 31 deadline, Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have blocked millions of lines from making and receiving calls in a last move to perfect the linking of subscribers’ National Identification Numbers (NIN) with all active SIMs.
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Telcos want FG to address pricing challenges, others
Telecom operators in Nigeria have on Thursday urged the Federal Government to facilitate a constructive dialogue with industry stakeholders to address pricing challenges. The appeal was made in a joint statement by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications
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NCC, telecos agree on Frequency Spectrum for 5G deployment
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and major telecoms companies have agreed on instruments necessary for the deployment of 5G technology in the country. The instruments are the Annual Operating Levy Regulations and the Frequency Spectrum (fees and pricing) Regulations. The agreement followed a Public Inquiry organised by the NCC on the two key instruments at…
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Telcos, banks commence implementation of N6.98 service charge for each USSD transaction
Telecommunications companies and commercial banks in the country have commenced implementation of the N6.98 service charge for each USSD transaction. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that many users of USSD services in the country started to see a notice of the charge on their phones on Friday. USSD is a critical channel for delivering financial services, especially…
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Alleged banks’ debts: FG tells telcos to stay action on suspension of USSD services to customers
The Federal Government has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to put the planned suspension of the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services on hold. The directive issued on Saturday was contained in a statement signed by the Technical Assistant (Information Technology) to Dr. Issa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Femi Adeluyi. TheNewsGuru.com,…
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Our role in #EndSARS protests – Telcos
Telecoms firms at the weekend said their role during the #EndSARS protests that turned bloody was neutral. It said it only provided access for everyone, including the protesters to reach their loved ones and the security operatives to do their jobs. Acting under the aegis of Association of Licensed Telecoms Companies of Nigeria (ALTON), the…
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CBN Orders Banks to Move Services from Telcos Charging for USSD Transactions
Commercial banks offering financial services to its customers through the use of the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) via telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria have been directed to move to telcos charging less for the transaction. This directive was given by Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, on Sunday in…
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Telcos reject proposed 9% Communication Tax
Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) and the Association Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have expressed their displeasure at the 9 percent tax bill moved by a former Senate Leader, Mr Ali Ndume. Recall that Senate on Thursday deliberated on a bill that would tax electronic communication on services like calls and data…