The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring fair, transparent and cost-based telecommunications pricing through a stakeholder consultative forum on the ongoing study for the determination of Mobile Termination Rates (MTR) in Nigeria.
The forum, held at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, brought together telecommunications licensees, industry stakeholders, consultants and regulatory experts to discuss the consultancy study being undertaken by KPMG on behalf of the Commission.
The study forms part of the NCC’s broader efforts to develop a regulatory framework that reflects current market realities, promotes effective competition, encourages investment in telecommunications infrastructure and protects consumer interests.
Addressing participants at the forum, NCC officials highlighted the importance of the study in assessing the cost and operational characteristics of operators involved in the origination, transit, conveyance and termination of telecommunications traffic across public telecommunications networks in Nigeria.
According to the Commission, the study will examine critical network, traffic, operational and financial parameters required to develop a robust cost model for mobile termination services and determine appropriate termination rates for the industry.
The consultative forum provided stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of the study’s objectives, scope, methodology and implementation plan. Participants also reviewed proposed data collection templates and requirements, while offering comments, clarifications and industry perspectives aimed at supporting the successful execution of the assignment.
Stakeholders welcomed the initiative, describing it as a crucial step toward ensuring that interconnection pricing remains transparent, equitable and responsive to evolving industry dynamics.
The NCC noted that engagement with industry stakeholders remains central to its regulatory approach and expressed confidence that the outcome of the study will contribute to a more efficient and competitive telecommunications sector that benefits operators and consumers alike.
The Mobile Termination Rate study is expected to provide key insights that will guide future regulatory decisions on interconnection pricing and support the continued growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s telecommunications industry.