NCC Warns Manufacturers, Sellers to Verify All SIM-Enabled Devices as Enforcement Tightens

NCC moves against phone dealers, importers, threatens to block non-compliant SIM-enabled devices

The NCC warns phone importers and dealers to meet type approval rules, submit IMEI details and verify stock, as it partners Customs to enforce compliance.

NCC issues fresh warning as unapproved phones risk network block in Nigeria

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned manufacturers, importers, distributors and dealers of SIM-enabled devices to comply with its Type Approval regulations or risk having such devices blocked from accessing mobile networks in Nigeria. The Commission said all mobile phones and other SIM-enabled devices meant for importation, assembly, distribution or sale

Comply ​‌‌‍​‍‌‍⁠⁠‍‌​​​​​⁠‍‌​with Approval Requirements, NCC Tells SIM-enabled Devices Importers

Comply ​‌‌‍​‍‌‍⁠⁠‍‌​​​​​⁠‍‌​with approval requirements, NCC tells SIM-enabled devices importers By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reminded manufacturers, importers, distributors and dealers of SIM-enabled devices to comply with its type approval… News Agency of Nigeria

NCC threatens network restrictions for non-compliant device dealers - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

By Daniel Tyokua The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has threatened manufacturers, importers, distributors and dealers of SIM-enabled devices to comply with its type approval and device verification requirements. The commission said erring dealers would be restricted from accessing Nigerian mobile telecommunications networks. In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, reminded Original Equipment Manufacturers…

NCC warns manufacturers, sellers to verify all SIM-enabled devices as enforcement tightens

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a reminder to phone manufacturers, also known as Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), importers, distributors, and local dealers to ensure that all SIM-enabled devices are fully Type-Approved or risk having them blocked from all Nigerian mobile connections.  This was contained in a public notice signed by Nnenna Ukoha, the NCC’s director of public affairs, on Monday, October 19, and see…