…issues 14-day Pre-enforcement notice to defaulters
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has frowned against the usage of GSM boosters by unauthorised dealers.
NCC noted that it is a criminal offence to sell, install or use any equipment which may hinder network operations or which has not been type-approved by the Commission.
The Commission particularly warned Banks and Other Financial Institutions, Government Agencies, Telecommunications Service Providers, Private/Public Companies, and owners/occupiers of Residential premises to desist from such act.
Consequently, the Commission warned that it would exercise its regulatory power to ensure the protection of consumers, ensure good quality of service and maintenance of technical standards of communication equipment, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 131 () of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA)2003.
NCC further stated that it is illegal to sell, install and use GSM boosters by unauthorised dealers and users.
“Such acts maylead to monetary sanction and/or imprisonment, or both (fine & imprisonment) as well as the confiscation of any equipment used in the illegal enhancement of network coverage”, it said.
The Commission added that it would continue to deepen its collaborative efforts with telecoms service providers to facilitate the provision ot ubiquitous telecoms infrastructure necessary to guarantee good quality of service across the nation.
“In view of the above, the Commission hereby gives a 14-day PRE-ENFORCEMENT NOTICE effective from the date of this publication to any person involved in the sale, installation and use of the device to forthwith desist from such act.
“The Commission shal without further recourse and upon expiration of the deadline commence appropriate enforcement action including, but not limited to prose cution, fine, and confiscation of equipment used”, the NCC stated.
