The Nigerian Communications Commission
has released a new set of interconnection rates for voice services for
the country’s telecommunications industry targeted at bringing down call
tariffs.
The review, which will start from April
1, 2013, was agreed on after comprehensive consultations with
various
stakeholders, the NCC said in a statement on Thursday.
According to NCC, the termination rates
for voice services provided by new entrants and small operators in
Nigeria irrespective of the originating network shall be N6.40 from
April 1, 2013; N5.20 from April 1, 2014; and N3.90 from April 1, 2015.
The termination rates for voice services
provided by other operators irrespective of the originating network
shall be N4.90 from April 1, 2013; N4.40 from April 1, 2014; and N3.90
from April 1, 2015.
The current rate, which is symmetric to all operators, is N8.2.
For new entrants and small operators,
the tariff drop will be by 21.95 per cent from April 1 this year, while
for other operators, the drop will be by 40.2 per cent.
“This determination shall take effect
from April 1, 2013, and remain valid and binding on licensees for the
next three years until further reviewed by the commission,” the NCC
maintained.
Culeed - Punch
Please as we wait....
Share your thoughts...thanks!
No comments:
Post a Comment