Reps Urge NCC To Review Phone Verification Rules
The House of Representatives has called for a review of the Nigerian Communications Commission's mobile phone device verification requirements. The lawmakers are worried that the policy could push up phone prices and lead to legitimate used devices being rejected or blocked.
The NCC's measures are meant to improve the identification of mobile devices and help curb problems linked to counterfeit and illegally duplicated equipment. The House's intervention is aimed at ensuring those goals are met without unnecessary costs or avoidable hardship for legitimate users and businesses.
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