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Nepal Telecommunication
Telecommunication services in Nepal dates back to 1970 B.S. While Nepal Telecommunication was formally established in 2028 B.S as fully owned Government Corporation after the enactment of Communication Corporation Act 2028. Vision of Nepal Telecom is to remain a dominant player in telecommunication sector in the Country while also extending reliable and cost effective services to all. Goal of Nepal Telecom is to provide cost effective telecommunication services to every nook and corner of country.[2]
4G/LTE Network Coverage
Nepal Telecom mentions on its official website that "the network will initially cover most parts of Kathmandu and Pokhara". Hence we can call this launch as an experimental one. Further it mentions that "soon the coverage will be expanded throughout the country. Where 4G network is not available, you can still enjoy the data browsing using NT 3G and 2G networks."
4G is the fourth generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology, succeeding 3G. 4G technology includes applications like mobile web access, IP telephony, gaming service, high definition mobile TV, video conferencing and 3D Television.[3]
Bandwidth of 4G/LTE
Nepal Telecom plans to provide a bandwidth of 20Mbps. The bandwidth of 4G Network is 5-15Mbps while it can reach to its optimum of 40Mbps.
How to take advantage of 4G?
To use 4G/LTE service, your mobile device needs to support 4G/LTE and in case you have older version of SIM card, you will need to replace it with newer 4G enabled SIM(Universal SIM i.e. U-SIM). Subscription to 4G/LTE service and configuring it in your handset is easy – in case of any confusion feel free to contact our customer care center. There is no service activation fee for 4G/LTE. And usages charges are the same as before – it’s not more expensive.[1]
Nepal Telecom encourages its customers to get optimum benefit of this new feature provided for the first time ever in Nepal. While Nepal Telecom Launched its new feature 4G/LTE, Ncell (An Axiata Company) another competitive private Telecommunication Company of Nepal is experimenting 4G Network in Kathmandu. NCell has applied for the 4G License with NTA. An article was published by The Himalayan Times entitled "NTA to soon approve 4G service for NT, Ncell". While Nepal Telecom did launch it today, NCell is still exercising to get it done and launch among its subscribers.
References:
[1] Nepal Telecom : 4G/LE
[2] Nepal Telecom : Organization Brief
[3] Wikipedia : 4G
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