NCC moves to regulate use of satellite communications services

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said the commission would create a legal framework to regulate the use of satellite communications services and networks.

Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman, who was represented by Mr Austin Nwulune, the Director, Spectrum Administration Department, NCC said this at the Public Inquiry on the Commercial Satellite Communication Guideline and the Draft Consumer Code of Practice Regulations (as Amended) in Abuja, last week.

According to him, the draft commercial satellite communications guidelines are aimed at creating a legal framework to regulate the provision and use of satellite communication services and networks.

“In whole or in part within Nigeria or on a ship or aircraft registered in the country.

“The intention behind the development of the guidelines is to ensure a well-developed and organised satellite communications market in Nigeria.