Telecom Operators using unauthorized 5.4GHz frequency gets 14-day ultimatum to stop

Nigeria’s regulatory agency, the Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC has given an ultimatum to telecom operators using unauthorized 5.4GHz frequency to stop.

The ultimatum was posted on the website of NCC, www.ncc.gov.ng which was sighted by CAPITAL POST in Abuja.

Th e14-day ultimatum was handed down to unauthorised telecom operators using the 5.4GHz Frequency spanning 5.430 – 5.725 GHz band and were asked to vacate with immediate effect, warning that the 5.4 GHz frequency band spanning 5.430 – 5.725 GHz range is a licensed frequency in Nigeria.

The notice which was issued and signed by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka on Monday further indicated that transmission of signals or use of equipment in any form on this band without a Frequency license obtained from the Commission was illegal.

“All telecommunications service providers, private/public organisations or any person(s) using this band in any location across the country should note that pursuant to Section 122 of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), 2003, it is a criminal offence to operate in any frequency not duly assigned by the Commission.

“The consequences of such act may lead to imprisonment, sanction and confiscation of equipment used in operating the illegal services.

“In view of the above, the Commission hereby gives a 14-day enforcement notice to all unlicensed operators on the 5.4GHz frequency band, spanning 5.430 725GHz to, forthwith, vacate and desist from further transmission of signals or use of equipment in any form on this band without authorisation obtained Commission.’
The NCC vows to take appropriate measure against recalcitrant illegal operators after expiration of notice.