In Nepal, at the 21st anniversary of the state-owned company Nepal Telecom, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung emphasised that Nepal Telecom should move forward by reviewing its performance and business operations, given that private telecommunications companies are making advances. He urged Nepal Telecom to adopt advanced technology and expand its services to compete effectively with private companies.

Gurung also emphasised that the public should hold at least 25 percent of Nepal Telecom’s shares to ensure the company remains accountable to the people. He said that the government is working to amend laws, acts, and legal instruments related to communications, information, and technology to position Nepal as an IT hub.

For the regions with limited cellular and indoor coverage, Nepal Telecom launched VoWiFi services today. The technology uses the SIM number provided by the company to connect to the company’s core network via WiFi from anywhere in the world. This makes it easy for customers to make and receive calls on their existing mobile numbers without relying on OTT apps.

Saying that the telecom towers in the rural area still face operational challenges, he asked the officials of Nepal Telecom to prioritise quality and effective services. During the event, the Ministry’s Secretary and Chairperson of Nepal Telecom, Radhika Aryal, called on the stakeholders to support the government’s efforts to ensure the successful implementation of digitalisation services across the country. Star performers of Nepal Telecom were awarded medals, and the annual report was launched by.