Non-type approved telecom devices are considered to be supplied to the Nigerian market from grey sources and are known to degrade quality of services in the network. She said there is a need to sensitise traders at the market about the implications of trading in substandard products as they may face the risk of arrest and prosecution when found selling non-type approved devices. “The essence of coming here today is to enlighten the traders on the dangers of selling non type-approved devices. She informed them that the Commission has established the procedure for approval of telecom devices, and all types approved devices have been published on the NCC website for public and user reference. Therefore, traders should take advantage of this information to identify type-approved against none type approved phone devices.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 03, 2023 20:28 UTC