MTN Nigeria migrates FibreX short codes to 5-digit format in line with NCC directive

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MTN Nigeria is changing its FibreX and home broadband short codes from 3 digits to 5 digits to comply with an NCC directive. The update affects service access and customer support numbers, but it does not change the underlying broadband service. The move reflects a broader industry shift as Nigerian operators migrate value-added and non-critical service codes into longer numbering bands. That creates ongoing operational work around shortcode management, approvals, customer messaging, and service updates across the telecom stack.

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