The Nigerian Communications Fee has directed telecommunication corporations to increase the disconnection of phone strains not linked to Nationwide Identification Numbers from April 15, 2024, to July 31, 2024.
A dependable supply throughout the telecommunication sector disclosed this info to Sunday PUNCH on Saturday.
This choice communicated through a letter to telcos got here after a cautious consideration of varied challenges and requests for extensions.
The supply stated, “So, this specific extension from fifteenth April to thirty first July is for individuals who have 4 SIMs linked to only one cellphone line.”
The disconnection course of, which started in February, was rolled out in three phases. The primary occurred on February 28, 2024, adopted by the second part on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Initially scheduled for April 15, 2024, the third part has now been rescheduled to begin on July 31, 2024.
In the course of the preliminary deadline on February 28, 2024, the trade regulator stated about 40 million strains not linked to NINs have been barred.
The supply stated whereas the precise variety of strains affected by Friday’s deadline stays unclear, telecom corporations are anticipated to proceed with disconnecting strains not linked with NINs.
Telecom operators are anticipated to prioritize the verification of present subscribers over new ones throughout this prolonged interval.
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