The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has announced
the introduction of Business Rules for SIM Registration and SIM Replacement
which is to further ensure that the process for SIM activation and replacement
is seamless.
The Commission made this known during a Public Inquiry on
three key regulatory instruments that have been developed to address the
challenges of the ever evolving Communications Industry and to further
strengthen the market structure.
Prof. Umar Dambatta, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, CEO, of the Commission, said this at the event held at the
conference hall NCC, Headquarters, Abuja on Tuesday.
He noted that the Public Inquiry is also in line with the
Commission’s consultative approach in all its regulatory interventions.
He pointed out that the regulatory instruments being
reviewed are vital to ensuring that the regulatory frameworks that pertain to
SIM Registration and Replacement in the communications industry meet the
demands of the digital age and also further enhance the flexibility of the Spectrum
Trading regime.
“The first instrument, the Registration of Telephone
Subscribers Regulations, provides a regulatory framework for the registration
of subscribers of communications services utilizing subscription mediums,” he
said.
“The second instrument, SIM Replacement Guidelines, provides
guidance on the standards and procedure which Network Service Providers (NSPs)
are expected to adhere to in the process of conducting a SIM Replacement, swap
or upgrade.
“It is pertinent to add that the Commission has also
introduced Business Rules for SIM Registration and SIM Replacement to further
ensure that the process for SIM activation and Replacement is seamless.
“The third instrument, which is the Spectrum Trading
Guidelines, seeks to promote certainty and transparency in the processes of the
Commission by outlining the detailed procedure and conditions for Spectrum
Trading in the Nigerian communications sector.
“The availability of spectrum frequency is a necessary
element in the deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) technology in Nigeria.
Furthermore, the recent approval of the 5G Deployment Plan by the Federal
Government makes this process expedient.
“The Public Inquiry is a precursor to the Commission’s
current drive towards ensuring that frequency spectrum is readily available to
Licensees through a rapid and effective process.
“Also, in view of the resolve of the Federal Government to
tackle insurgency and insecurity through citizen identity management, it has
become necessary to ensure that the provisions of the Registration of Telephone
Subscribers Regulations and SIM Replacement Guidelines are in alignment with
the National Identity Policy for SIM Card Registration and related activities.
“It is also important to state that the revision of both
instruments is geared towards ensuring a more secure and robust process for the
registration/activation and replacement of SIM’s.
“It is our expectation that this review will ensure a more
robust framework for the registration of subscribers of communication services,
improve the standards and procedures for SIM Replacements and ensure effective
and efficient utilisation of frequency spectrum.”
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