NCC Strengthens Type Approval Compliance for SIM-Enabled Devices in Nigeria
In furtherance of its mandate to ensure that communications devices imported, sold and used in Nigeria meet applicable technical and regulatory standards, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is strengthening the monitoring and enforcement of its Type Approval requirements through a technology enabled framework.
The initiative is intended to make Type Approval compliance more efficient, consistent, and effective by enabling the Commission to electronically determine Type Approval compliance of SIM enabled devices.
The Device Management System (DMS) will serve as the technology platform supporting this automated compliance framework, allowing the commission to improve oversight of the device ecosystem.
that are not duly registered will not be permitted to operate on Nigerian networks.
“Beyond improving Type Approval compliance, the technology will help address some of the wider challenges associated with the device market. Illegally imported and non-compliant devices will be easier to identify, while devices reported stolen can be blocked from use across Nigerian mobile networks.
Engr. Ogoh further assured the public that the platform is designed solely to support device identification and Type Approval compliance. It maintains device identification information, including IMEI numbers, and does not provide the Commission with access to the content of users’ devices, nor does it enable the Commission to monitor personal communications.
Signed
Nnenna Ukoha
Director Public Affairs
Nigerian Communications Commission