Poor services: Telcos urge Reps to tackle infrastructure challenges
Telecommunications operators have urged the House of Reps to address infrastructure challenges causing poor network services, rather than summoning CEOs. Read More: https://punchng.com/poor-services-telcos-urge-reps-to-tackle-infrastructure-challenges/
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria has urged the House of Representatives to focus on infrastructure and policy challenges affecting the telecommunications sector, instead of summoning CEOs of telecom companies over poor network services. The association's chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, stated that sustained investment, effective regulation, and an enabling operating environment are key to improving service quality, rather than sanctions or legislative summonses.
Adebayo pointed out challenges such as fibre-optic cable vandalism, inconsistent Right-of-Way charges, unreliable electricity supply, bureaucratic delays, and insecurity around telecommunications infrastructure. He argued that these structural issues necessitate coordinated action from government institutions and the private sector.
Adebayo emphasized that while legislative hearings can serve as accountability measures, they should complement the work of the Nigerian Communications Commission in addressing policy and infrastructure constraints, rather than duplicating its efforts.
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