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Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by Maxymilliano(m): 10:13pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
The NCC announced the directive on Thursday. Any person subscribed to any of the Nigerian GSM networks must not be charged more than N4 for short message service, sms, sent to other networks, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC , said on Thursday. The NCC set a price cap of N4 per message for all domestic Off-Net Short Messaging Service, SMS, with effect from February 5. Josephine Amuwa, the Director, Legal and Regulatory Services of the Commission made this known in a statement made available in Lagos. Ms. Amuwa said that this had been communicated to the operators since January 3, adding that it would, however, not place a price cap on international SMS. “There was a general recognition that the cost of SMS is too high, especially in view of the interconnection rate of N1.02 for SMS as determined by the Commission in 2009. “In accordance with the powers conferred on the Commission under Sections 4 and Chapter V11 of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), 2003, the Commission hereby sets a price cap of N4 for Off-net SMS. “The new rate shall be implemented within 30 days from the date of the directive,” Ms. Amuwa said. She said the operators had proposed a price cap ranging between N5 to N10 per message for Off-Net SMS. The Director said that the Commission would not set a cap for international SMS for now, since interconnect rates for international SMS were outside its control. According to her, international SMS are terminated through international carrier service providers in various jurisdictions. She said that the considerations were based on the interest of striking a balance between sustaining operators’ profitability and ensuring consumer satisfaction. Ms. Amuwa said that the Commission would monitor compliance by operators, adding that failure would result to sanctions provided by Section 111 of the NCA 2003. NAN http://premiumtimesng.com/news/117030-no-text-message-across-nigerian-networks-must-cost-more-than-n4-ncc.html 2 Likes
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Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by onatisi(m): 11:33pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
this is a good and welcome development 1 Like |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by braine(m): 11:58pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
Awesome. Now I'll stop avoiding sending SMSes to that chic with the Glo number But who sends SMSes these days? |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by Maxymilliano(m): 12:49am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Great news, for once NCC is doing more than just collecting fines. 2 Likes |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by ebamma(m): 6:51am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Instead of telling them to reduce their call tariffs,who gives a damn about sms this days 1 Like |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by mikeeze(m): 6:53am On Jan 25, 2013 |
braine: Awesome. But who sends SMSes these days?I do 11 Likes |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by FlyboyZee: 6:53am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Na now dem dey wake up? After all these bad sharp guys (telcos) don obtain belleful na im dem come dey cut down on prices. I go vex o. 1 Like |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by Flye: 6:56am On Jan 25, 2013 |
So the interconnection rate is as low as N1.03k nawa o and we pay as high as N7.00 to N10 this peaple are realy cheating us. Any NCC good step be planning for call charge cap. 1 Like |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by Nobody: 6:56am On Jan 25, 2013 |
I just hope these service providers will make these SMSes to all networks not only to customers in their network |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by Smartjeezy(m): 6:56am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Nice one... |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by hydoo(m): 6:57am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Omg instead of call tarriff ur busy on sms,,,I blame jonathan sha |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by babarazy: 6:57am On Jan 25, 2013 |
I dont send text message. I prefer calling. |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by fittty(m): 6:57am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Great! 2 Likes |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by jpcomrade: 6:58am On Jan 25, 2013 |
This is long overdue, same initiative is expected on internet and voice calls,these network providers are very happy to operate in Nigeria because of porous economic policies of government and indifference to citizens' welfare. 1 Like |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by alexy147(m): 6:59am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Nice one though but we look anxiously forward to making new regulations for call tarrifs.. 1 Like |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by Rooneyboy(m): 7:00am On Jan 25, 2013 |
I smell something fishy here , seems the network providers hv stopped dropping egunje hence the sudden annoyance. Gradually ,gradually things go dey better for we country. 1 Like |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by Onlinebiz2012: 7:00am On Jan 25, 2013 |
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Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by Paulfish: 7:00am On Jan 25, 2013 |
e go bam 0.. |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by miteolu(m): 7:01am On Jan 25, 2013 |
NCC should work on data plan & improvement of internet. All these 3G,4G na lie. 5 Likes |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by simongonner: 7:04am On Jan 25, 2013 |
haha so hapi,na nw i go show dat grl say am caring..i go full her inbox wit testis sori texts 2 Likes |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by Toktee(m): 7:05am On Jan 25, 2013 |
I go see wetin mtn go do now,all criminals 1 Like |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by Toktee(m): 7:06am On Jan 25, 2013 |
I go see wetin mtn go do now,all these criminals |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by hassymo5(m): 7:06am On Jan 25, 2013 |
NCC why go for SMS,, pls na CALLS wuna suppose takle!!!! |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by braine(m): 7:06am On Jan 25, 2013 |
miteolu: NCC should work on data plan & improvement of internet. All these 3G,4G na lie. Where in the post did they talk about 3G and 4G? |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by tomsongz(m): 7:07am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Who iz responsible 4 da regulation of ashaaoww prices,we need there help o coz as at last year 1 round=600 2 round=1100 Express(all night)=5000 but ryt now it has been doubled or even tripled 1 round=1000 2 round=2000 Express(all night)=7500 So we r beging gudluck 2 pls setup a pannel 2 look into da mata 1 Like |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by docjuli(m): 7:08am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Well done NCC. Hahaha, soon all these bulk sms vendors will start crying; it was cyber cafe operators. NCC how far with that fine from GSM owners due to bad network? Pls share with us after all na peson wey wia shoe know wia e dey pain am. Dear NCC pls, I have been charged at each time extra 2 seconds. pls monitor calls and thei charges. cheers. |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by kpozite(m): 7:09am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Just in time for valentine. But I prefer reduction in call tariffs. Is NCC afraid of these guys (telecoms)? 1 Like |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by Ola0711: 7:10am On Jan 25, 2013 |
hydoo: Omg instead of call tarriff ur busy on sms,,,I blame jonathan shau are a big fool..blame jona 4 what...i know when ur father dies u wld blame jonathan..ode lasan 3 Likes |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by Koljos(m): 7:10am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Maki dem 5n sometin do wit etisalat, na 50k dey stil dey charge per sec, on dre easy clip tariff. Nd 30k to etisalat 1 Like |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by mafioso47(m): 7:10am On Jan 25, 2013 |
hydoo: Omg instead of call tarriff ur busy on sms,,,I blame jonathan shayou blame Jonathan Nawa to you ooo |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by mrkels(m): 7:13am On Jan 25, 2013 |
They tried, but they should have done this when millions of nigerians still use the sms feature. Its no news now that more than half the people with smartphones do not call more than twice a day and some do not text at all or do it 1 in a whole month unlike before. Nice move though, I hope they do more, expecially to foriegn companies coming to exploit nigerians like mtn. The right body should also open a case file on Dstv 3 Likes |
Re: Text Message Across Networks To Cost N4 - NCC by Nobody: 7:15am On Jan 25, 2013 |
tomsongz: Who iz responsible 4 da regulation of ashaaoww prices,we need there help o coz as at last year Maybe they now pay VAT to the ministry of women affairs. 1 Like |
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