Nepal Telecom Provides Free Communication Relief to Flood-Affected Districts
Summary
Nepal Telecom is offering free internet, SIM reissues, extended validity, and other communication support to flood-affected districts including Rasuwa, Dhading, Gorkha, Chitwan, Nuwakot, and Tanahu. The company is also rebuilding damaged telecom infrastructure and has previously contributed about Rs 20 crore for relief and rehabilitation.
Key Points
- Nepal Telecom has announced free communication relief for districts affected by floods in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
- Damaged fiber cables, routers, and other telecom infrastructure in affected districts will be repaired and reinstalled free of charge.
- Customers whose service validity expired will get a three-month extension, while lost SIM cards will be reissued for free.
- A toll-free mental health counseling line has been made free for three months, and 100 Mbps internet has been provided at relief and disaster-management sites.
