Etisalat Nigeria has sued MTN Nigeria and Visafone Ltd, challenging MTN’s use of the 800megahertz (MHZ) spectrum following the acquisition of Visafone.
MTN sued the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the imposition of N780billion fine on it by the regulator for harbouring some 5.2million pre-registered subscriber identity module (SIM) cards on its network in
violation of extant rules.
violation of extant rules.
Etisalat said it considered the action necessary to prevent the use of the spectrum by MTN at this time, as it will entrench the dominance of MTN in the retail data services market.
“You will recall that MTN Nigeria was declared dominant by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in 2013 and remains dominant in the wholesale leased line and retail voice markets.
“You will recall that MTN Nigeria was declared dominant by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in 2013 and remains dominant in the wholesale leased line and retail voice markets.
“The use of the 800MHz spectrum to deploy broadband services ahead of its competitors, particularly those who prior to MTNs purchase of Visafone, held similar spectrum bands as MTN, will further entrench MTN’s
dominance in the Nigerian telecommunications sector,”
dominance in the Nigerian telecommunications sector,”
Etisalat said in a statement confirmed by its Head of Media, Chineze Amanfo, yesterday.
The telco said it had, in addition to the legal action and in line with Section 86 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, engaged the NCC to understand the basis of its decision to approve the acquisition. “As you are aware, the matter is already in court as such, we are restrained from commenting further on the matter,” the telco added.
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The telco said it had, in addition to the legal action and in line with Section 86 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, engaged the NCC to understand the basis of its decision to approve the acquisition. “As you are aware, the matter is already in court as such, we are restrained from commenting further on the matter,” the telco added.
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Hello to our Etisalat and MTN blog visitors,how far?una dey fight?
See Gobe!!
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DeleteOK na!
ReplyDeleteBeen laughing since I saw this.
DeleteNdi ara, na them sabi.
ReplyDeleteMtn has been giving me free credit lately, they shouldn't deduct it from my top up when they start their craziness cos I didn't beg them for free credit ooo.
When they have one customer
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ReplyDeleteBtw Stella you are not serious. This isn't GEJ/Buhari situation na.
Na them sabi oooo.
ReplyDeletemoney vs money.
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ReplyDeleteWetin concern them there?
ReplyDeleteWetin concern agbero with overload
ReplyDeleteYes o,I go go warn my sister make she no call my etisalat line with her MTN number again,until we settle.
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Their problem.
ReplyDeleteHappy I ported from MTN to Etisalat long ago.
I use etisalat oo. they dont make trouble. It is only MTN i know that makes trouble. Abeg settle the ish
ReplyDeleteGood for mtn....Shebi dats aw dey sued vodacom in sa cos of dis same buy buy issh. Its pay bk back baby!
ReplyDeleteGood for mtn....Shebi dats aw dey sued vodacom in sa cos of dis same buy buy issh. Its pay back tym baby!
ReplyDeleteAm so happy I ported my MTN line to GLO last year... am not regretting it atall..
ReplyDeleteI don't understand. Did anyone try to stop Etisalat from acquiring visafone? Pardon my ignorance but I've got no idea what dis suit is about.
ReplyDeleteGood for them
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