NCC Extends SIM-NIN Linkage Deadline To July 31, Reveals Fate Of Barred Lines After 180 Days

NCC Extends SIM-NIN Linkage Deadline To July 31, Reveals Fate Of Barred Lines After 180 Days

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted an extension for the linkage of telephone lines to National Identification Numbers (NIN), pushing the deadline from April 15, 2024, to July 31, 2024…..READ ALSO NCC Provides Update On Data, Voice Service Restoration For Nigerians

This extension, disclosed by a credible source within the telecommunications sector to Punch, follows careful consideration of challenges faced by subscribers and operators, alongside numerous requests for additional time to ensure compliance.

Telecommunication companies received official communication regarding the extension, aiming to provide subscribers with the necessary window to link their telephone lines with their NINs, ensuring continued service provision while adhering to regulatory directives.

The source clarified, “This particular extension from 15th April to 31st July is for those who have four SIMs linked to just one phone line.”

The disconnection process, initiated in February, unfolded in three phases, with the first occurring on February 28, 2024, and the second on March 29, 2024.

The third phase, initially slated to commence earlier, is now rescheduled to start on July 31, 2024.

Although the exact number of lines affected by the recent deadline remains undisclosed, telecom companies are expected to proceed with disconnecting lines not linked with NINs.

Telecom operators are advised to prioritize the verification of existing subscribers over new ones during this extended period, aligning with regulatory directives and ensuring seamless compliance with NIN linkage requirements.

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