The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a consultancy study for the determination of Mobile Termination Rates (MTR) in Nigeria, describing the exercise as a critical intervention aimed at aligning telecommunications regulation with evolving market realities.
Speaking at the Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on the Determination of Mobile Termination Rates in Nigeria, the Head of the Competition and Tariff Unit, Policy, Competition and Economic Analysis Department of the NCC, said the exercise marked “another important milestone in our collective efforts to foster an inclusive, transparent, and dynamic telecommunications sector in Nigeria.”
The official said the forum was convened to formally engage stakeholders on the consultancy study and present its methodology, approach and timelines as the commission begins the data-gathering phase.
According to the NCC, the review extends beyond routine regulatory obligations.
“This exercise extends well beyond routine regulatory compliance; it constitutes a significant economic intervention intended to align our frameworks with the rapid pace of change in the telecoms sector,” the official said.
The commission noted that Nigeria’s current interconnection rate regime was established through the Interconnection Rate Determination issued on June 1, 2018, with a subsequent amendment to the Mobile International Termination Rate in September 2022.
It explained that since then, the telecommunications industry has witnessed significant changes, including rapid market expansion, deployment of 5G technology, the entry of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), and major shifts in macroeconomic conditions.
“The Nigerian telecommunications market has undergone considerable transformation, reflected in swift expansion, shifting market dynamics, the commercial deployment of advanced
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