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Telecom: NCC Issues New International Termination Rate (ITR)

Telecom: NCC Issues New International Termination Rate (ITR)

A revised Determination of Mobile (Voice) International Termination Rate (ITR) has been released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for application in the Nigerian Telecommunications Industry.

Reuben Muoka, the NCC's Director of Public Affairs, announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, stating that the implementation would begin on Thursday.

According to Mouka, the ITR for voice services paid for terminating international calls on local Nigerian networks has increased from $0.045 to $0.10.

“Under the amended determination, the international carrier market has been classified into Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), International Carriers and Small.

“Others are Nigerian Transit Carriers and International Data Access (IDA) Operators, to ensure a level-playing field that recognises the unique disposition and characteristics of genuine market participants,” he said.

The Nigerian Transit Carriers/IDA Operators would terminate incoming international calls on the network of local operators at a discount of 21% on the US$0.10, Mouka continued.

According to him, the commission carefully reviewed the data and viewpoints offered by stakeholders at various gatherings and fora while formulating the ITR.

In addition to the outcomes of the cost model, the level of competition in the industry, and the macroeconomic situation in Nigeria, according to Mouka, this evaluation looked at the prior rate and the operational environment of the sector.

He claims that the commission has reiterated that the ITR's development was accomplished in a transparent manner with the goal of giving maximum clarity to all stakeholders while maintaining the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.

Mouka said: “It expressed confidence that the new ITR, the outcome of the various engagements, will make a significant contribution to the development of the Nigerian telecoms sector.

“It will also be beneficial to subscribers, operators, and the country at large.

“The Mobile Termination Rates of N3.90 for Generic 2G/3G/4G Operators, N4.70 for new entrants – Long Term Evolution (LTE).

“Small Operators determined in 2018 will continue to apply for local call terminations until the commission makes a new determination.” 

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