Complete NIN-SIM linkage to avoid disconnection, 9Mobile warns customers
Mobile network operator, 9mobile, once again urges its customers to link their SIMs with their National Identification Number, emphasizing that all unlinked…
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MTN, Globacom resolve interconnect debt dispute
Telecommunication companies, MTN Nigeria and Globacom Limited have resolved their interconnect debt dispute, the Nigerian Communications Commission said on Thursday evening. Director…
Pakistan shuts down internet, phone networks on election day
In order to counter any “possible threats,” Pakistan has temporarily shut down internet and mobile phone networks nationwide as the South Asian…
Airtel Africa hits $2m profit in nine months
Bisola David The financial results for the nine months that ended on December 31, 2023, have been made public by Airtel Africa…
FG to increase internet speed in Ogun, Edo, others
Nigeria plans to undertake a broadband development and adoption effort in Edo, Ogun, Kwara, Katsina, Imo, Abia, Borno, and Nasarawa in the first…
NCC orders MTN to disconnect Globacom amid interconnect debt dispute
The Nigerian Communications Commission has authorized MTN to disconnect Globacom partially due to the former’s failure to pay interconnect debt. According to Nairametrics,…
Telecom firms vow to support MVNOs Network
The Telecom Core Network infrastructure platform had previously declared its intention to enable service providers in the broadband, unified communications, mobile, and…
MTN re-examines tower contracts over fuel, foreign exchange expense
MTN Nigeria is currently renegotiating periodic reviews of the company’s tower contracts. The Punch reported that the company pointed out that these contract…
Airtel fixes exchange rate at N858/$ for interim dividend
An announcement made by Airtel Africa Plc has revealed that its shareholders would get the interim dividend for the six-month period that concluded…
Active mobile subscriptions fall to 220.71m in August – NCC
The number of active mobile subscriptions in Nigeria declined slightly by 0.07% to 220.71 million in August 2023 from 220.86 million in…
NCC approves N50/min as group call tarrif
The Nigerian Communications Commission has set the call tariff for closed user group service at N50 per minute and restricted carriers from…
Telcos seek price hike, present demand to lawmakers
Telecommunications companies have pushed their demand for higher call and data rates to the House of Representatives. The Punch reported that the telecoms…