Emma Okonji
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has introduced its intention to introduce Device Checker, a know-how instrument that enables cellular gadget retailers to confirm if the mannequin of gadgets they’re importing into Nigeria has been type-approved by the NCC.
According to NCC, the initiative will assist cut back inflow of faux and substandard cellular gadgets which can be SIM-enabled in Nigeria, with a view to addressing community distortion and frequency jam, typically attributable to substandard gadgets that had been smuggled into the nation.
NCC due to this fact warned that henceforth, any present SIM-enabled gadget that has not been kind permitted by NCC, can be blocked from accessing any community in Nigeria, and suggested gadget customers, particularly cell phone customers to confirm if the gadget they’re fascinated by buying, is kind permitted by the NCC.
Speaking throughout a press convention in Lagos, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, stated the aim of the briefing was to replace the general public on the implementation of the NCC Device Checker Platform, an initiative designed to strengthen Type Approval compliance, shield customers, and improve the integrity of communications gadgets used on Nigerian networks.
Maida, who was represented by the Director/Zonal Controller, Lagos Zonal Office of the NCC, Mr. Tunji Jimoh, stated: “As Nigeria’s digital economy continues to expand, it is important that devices connected to our networks comply with established technical and regulatory standards. The Device Checker Platform supports the verification of the Type Approval status of SIM-enabled devices and helps address the circulation of non-compliant, counterfeit, cloned, and unauthorised devices in the market.”
According to Maida, to additional simplify compliance processes, NCC has developed a user-friendly Device Checker utility that allows authorised stakeholders to rapidly scan gadget IMEIs and add data immediately to the platform, enhancing effectivity and ease of compliance.
