08 February 2019

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has developed commercial satellite communications guidelines for the local telecoms market.

The guidelines came into effect on 21 November 2018 and regulate all commercial satellite services in all orbits in Nigeria.

All commercial space segment providers with footprints covering the country as well as earthstation operators are now required to regularise their operations with the commission as specified in the guidelines on or before 29 February 2019.

The NCC warned it is a criminal offence to provide communications services without a requisite license, authorisation or exemption. ncc.gov.ng/licensing-regulatory/legal/guidelines