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NCC MOVES TO SANCTION STARLINK FOR UNAPPROVED TARIFF INCREASE

By Dele Ogbodo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said the decision by Starlink to unilaterally review its subscription packages upwards did not receive the approval of  Commission and therefore will be appropriately sanctioned.

The telecommunications regulator, said they were taken unaware and surprised that the company jumped the gun by announcing price changes after filing a request to the Commission seeking approval for price adjustment for which the Commission was yet to communicate a decision.

“The action of the company appears to be a contravention of Sections 108 and 111 of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, and Starlink’s Licence Conditions regarding tariffs.

“The Commission will, therefore, take appropriate enforcement measures against any action by a licensee that is capable of eroding the regulatory stability of the telecommunications industry.” NCC said

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has faulted the decision by Starlink to unilaterally review its subscription packages upwards without the approval of Commission and therefore will evoke appropriately sanctioned against the company.

The telecommunications regulator, said they

were taken unaware and surprised that the company jumped the gun by announcing price changes after filing a request to the Commission seeking approval for price adjustment for which the Commission was yet to communicate a decision.

“The action of the company appears to be a contravention of Sections 108 and 111 of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, and Starlink’s Licence Conditions regarding tariffs.

“The Commission will, therefore, take appropriate enforcement measures against any action by a licensee that is capable of eroding the regulatory stability of the telecommunications industry.” NCC said.

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