Communication Minister Dr Timilsina for healthy competition in telecom sector
Summary
Communications Minister Dr Bikram Timilsina has called on telecom operators to work professionally and compete fairly, saying the government will support companies that follow the law. He said past disputes involving Ncell will be handled transparently as the sector moves toward cleaner regulation and 5G services.
Key Points
- Minister Dr Bikram Timilsina said telecom service providers must operate in a decent and professional manner under the country's legal and regulatory framework.
- The government said it is committed to making the telecom sector clean, transparent and competitive, while treating all compliant companies equally.
- Past disputes and legal issues related to Ncell will be investigated transparently, and ownership transfer after license expiry will be handled under existing laws.
- Ncell said it supports government initiatives on subscription changes, pay-as-you-go service and the launch of 5G services.
