KATHMANDU, Sept 25: The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has begun preparations to install free WiFi services in public places across 10 cities, including the Kathmandu Valley, nationwide.
NTA's action comes following the direction of Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel.
Minister Kharel had directed the Ministry officials to set up free WiFi services in the public places of 10 cities when he assumed office.
Free WIFI in Everest Base Camp region
NTA informed that it would be able to manage this essential communication service in the Kathmandu Valley within two months, while it will take five months in other cities. The authority launched a discussion on it on Wednesday.
Assistant spokesperson at NTA, Pradip Paudel, informed that a necessary strategy was being prepared to implement the Minister's direction within the slated time. The suggestions and inputs from the internet service providers would be paid heed to take action, he added.
Selection of public spots, data security, and time limit for free WiFI were major points of discussion. The budget for the scheme has already been approved.
The implementation modality will be forwarded accordingly.
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