The is calling for collective effort to ensure better and quality service delivery.
Telecoms operators described the new tax regime as a strange move and unusual development, saying they would have to pass the cost directly to subscribers.
The NCC boss further urged all stakeholders to support the 5G project in Nigeria.
The directive came down on Monday.
Starlink, a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, offers high-speed, low-latency broadband internet across the globe.
It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, gave the directive for the implementation and commencement of the exercise in December 2020.
Mr Pantami explained that the law would ensure that the data privacy of Nigerians on the internet was not violated.
Making it the ninth extension, the NCC says this would accelerate enrolment in remote areas, diaspora, schools, hospitals, and worship centres.
The rights lawyer says the internet shutdown in the state was not backed by law.
