Information and Communications Minister Dr. Vikram Timilsina Receives Nepal Telecommunications Authority's Annual Report

Summary

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority handed its annual report for FY 2082/83 to Information and Communications Minister Dr. Vikram Timilsina in Kathmandu. The report shows rising broadband penetration, new licenses issued, and billions in royalty and frequency payments deposited to the government.

Key Points
  • Nepal Telecommunications Authority Chairman Arjun Ghimire presented the annual report to Minister Dr. Vikram Timilsina in Kathmandu.
  • The report says voice telephone density reached 104.16 percent and broadband density 148.64 percent in FY 2082/83.
  • Nepal Telecommunications Company Limited and Ncell Axiata Limited nearly split voice-service revenue share in FY 2081/82.
  • The authority reported new licenses, complaint monitoring, fiber expansion, and large royalty and frequency payments to the government.
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