NCC approves harmonized short codes as telcos get May 17 deadline

THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to commence implementation of approved harmonised short codes (HSC) for providing certain services to telecoms consumers in Nigeria. The commission has already set a deadline of May 17, 2023, for all mobile networks to fully migrate from hitherto diverse short codes to the... Read More

Subscribers to use same code for credit recharge as operators hamonise shortcodes

TELECOMMUNICATIONS operators have commenced the hamonisation of shortcodes across all networks. The announcement, which was made, yesterday in Lagos by the umbrella body, the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), said the hamonisation was pursuant to a regulatory modernisation initiative by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). ALTON Chairman and Head of Operations,... Read More