Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria, also called ALTON, is a non-profit industry association representing licensed telecommunications service providers in Nigeria. It includes major mobile and fixed-line network operators, data and internet service companies, and related infrastructure stakeholders.[1][2]
History
[edit]ALTON was established to dialogue with policymakers and the Nigerian Communications Commission on issues related to service quality, tariffs, infrastructure protection, and matters affecting the telecommunications sector.[3]
In 2019 and 2020, the association supported telcos threatened with service suspension over unpaid USSD charges by banks and later welcomed the introduction of a uniform ₦6.98-per-session end-user billing model under Nigerian Communications Commission and Central Bank of Nigeria directives.[4][5]
In May 2024, ALTON intervened with Kaduna State authorities to restore operations at seized base stations.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Jaiyeola, Temitayo (2025-01-29). "Telcos see new FRCN dues straining finances". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Jaiyeola, Temitayo (2025-01-29). "Telcos see new FRCN dues straining finances". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/150849-communications-ministry-lagos-government-sign-agreement-installation-base-stations.html. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Aro, Busola (2023-11-16). "USSD debt: Telcos threaten to withdraw service, say banks owing N200bn". TheCable. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ TheCable (2019-10-22). "EXCLUSIVE: Leaked memo shows banks asked telcos to charge for USSD". TheCable. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Nwafor (2024-05-02). "Just in: Kaduna govt unseals telcos' base stations, as ALTON intervenes". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-06-22.