However, they were only fined for SIM registration infractions and unapproved promos and advertisements as well as the failure to provide information on collapsed towers. The NCC said that in its enforcement exercise of SIM registration outside a controlled environment, all the MNOs were culpable. Subsequently, the telecoms regulator slammed them with a total fine of N60m and gave them a deadline of September 14, 2018 to pay for the infractions. Globacom was also fined N2m for its failure to provide information regarding its collapsed masts in two sites situated in Jalingo, Taraba State. For not seeking regulatory approval for its ‘Yafun Yafun SIM’ promotion, MTN was fined N2m in the same month.

Source: Punch February 12, 2019 01:18 UTC