TELECOM OPERATORS BLOCK UNLINKED NIM-SIM CALLS

The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has complied with the Federal Governments order to block certain lines.

ALTON says subscribers affected are those yet to link their National Identification Number (NIN) with their SIM.

The Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, and Head of Operations, Gbolahan Awonuga, in a joint statement confirmed that operators received a formal directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), adding that lines that are not in compliance with the NIN-SIM Linkage Policy requirement would remain shut out.

ALTON also reiterated its commitment towards supporting the Federal Government and upholding the rights of citizens to communicate.