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NCC: Sale, Installation, Usage Of Network Boosters Is Illegal-NCC Warns | READ DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

May 18, 2021

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), have warned against the sale, installation, and usage of GSM boosters .

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This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde tagged; PRE-ENFORCEMENT TO UNAUTHORISED DEALERS AND USERS OF GSM (NETWORK) BOOSTERS .

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The notice warns the general public, particularly banks and other financial institutions, government agencies, telecommunications service providers, private and public companies, and owners of residential premises, that it is a criminal offence to sell, install or use any equipment which may hinder network operations or which has not been approved by the NCC.

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NCC says such acts may lead to monetary sanctions, imprisonment or both, as well as confiscation of any equipment used in the illegal enhancement of network coverage.

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The Commission gave a 14-day pre-enforcement notice to individuals involved in the act to desist or face the consequences.

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