The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has warned Nigerians that using sub-standard telecom devices could adversely affect their health. NCC’sExecutive Vice Chairman, Umar Danbatta, said at a sensitisation workshop forstakeholders that using sub-standard and counterfeit telecom devices was dangerousto human health and safety. Theworkshop had as theme: “Hazardous Effect of Non Type Approved Handsets andE-Waste: Impact on Quality of Service and E-Waste.” Representedby Clem Omife, NCC’s Assistant Director, Zonal Operation, Danbattta said thatsub-standard devices also increase cyber security-related threats such as ZeroDay attack. Accordingto him, the NCC is collaborating with other stakeholders in the industry toevolve ways of curbing the menace of sub-standard and counterfeit devices. Hesaid the commission found it necessary to educate the general public on theeffect of using non-type approved devices in the country through thesensitisation workshop.