Internet Providers Seek 15-Day Extension for Cable Management
Summary
ISPAN seeks a 15-day extension to complete the management of tangled wires on electricity poles in Kathmandu Valley, amid government oversight and coordination challenges.
Key Points
- ISPAN has requested a final 15-day extension to manage tangled and unused internet, telephone, and cable wires in Kathmandu Valley.
- Minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina emphasized the government's readiness to solve problems but insisted no further extensions beyond 15 days.
- Approximately 58% of the wire management work in the first phase has been completed across six routes in Kathmandu Valley.
- Concerns were raised about insufficient infrastructure and manpower from Nepal Electricity Authority and regulatory authorities hindering progress.
