To help contain the second outbreak of Covid-19 Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) started implementing its services through the online system from Thursday. 

This decision was made after more than eight employees of NTA tested positive for coronavirus. 

NTA announced that it had completely shifted all of its services to the online system until further notice. 

An NTA spokesperson mentioned that all the NTA services are available online with the help of service-providing companies and will facilitate all its licensed companies for the same. 

To get any services from the NTA, service seekers must send an email first stating the nature of the required services.

Work from home provision has also been implemented in the organization. 
 

Nepal has always been an easy target for hackers around the world. Previously, the servers of mercantile and banks have been hacked by international hackers. The government servers and Data Centers are also at high risk. Thus, it has become essential to protect the information systems and communication technology infrastructure from various types of cyber attacks and risks by adopting various internationally prevailing standards of cyber security. The Government of Nepal is also conscious of the need for cyber security standards.

So, exercising the authority given by Section 62 of the Telecommunications Act, 2053 (1997), the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has framed a Byelaw- “Cyber ​​Security Byelaw, 2077 (2020)” and has implemented it right away. The Byelaw is implemented to ensure the cyber security standards in order to protect ICT Infrastructure and Information Systems of Telecommunication Service Providers of Nepal from various malicious attacks and threats, and build trust and confidence of users towards using ICT technology and services.

Thereupon, all the telecommunication service providers including basic telecommunication (telephone), mobile operators, networks and internet service providers that are licensed by Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) are informed to operate their services conforming with the Byelaw.

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The 4G expansion of Ntc which started in October 2019 with the presence of the Prime Minister has now reached all 77 districts with more than 2500 towers. The 77th district with Ntc 4G coverage was Humla. As per Latest Information, Nepal Telecom 4G has reached 596 local bodies of Nepal. Nepal Telecom started 4G service back in 2017 from Kathmandu and Pokhara only, being the first telecom service provider to launch 4G in Nepal.

With the expansion of the 4G network to a huge area, Nepal Telecom increases its 4G customers significantly by more than 30 lakhs in a matter of around 4 months’ time. During the soft launch in October, the 4G customer base was just 8 lakhs. Ntc has a 4G subscription of around 70 lakhs, who can use the 4G service at any time.

Nepal Telecom has been using two different spectrum bands for the 4G LTE network which are 1800 MHz and 800 MHz.NTC 4G service is available through the band of 800 MHz in areas with relatively low population density and wide geography and 1,800 MHz in areas with high population density. In addition to the company's network access, the mobile set can use both the 800 MHz and 1,800 MHz bands.

"According to the characteristics of the mobile service, the quality of service will be directly affected by the geographical and terrestrial conditions, said Rajesh Joshi, spokesperson of Nepal Telecom.

Nepal Telecom now provides 4G coverage to all 77 districts. After the operation of Simikot tower (the district headquarters of Humla district), the Ntc 4G signal reaches all districts. Earlier the 4G network coverage was focused on major cities and areas in the Hilly and Terai area. But now Ntc has expanded 4G to remote hilly and mountainous areas like the Rara, Mustang, Jumla, Bajhang, and many more.

As Ntc provides 4G in two spectrum bands, namely 1800 MHz and 800 MHz, we suggest you check before buying a compatible mobile that supports both bands. This is a mandatory thing when you require a 4G connection even when you reach remote areas.

It is due to this 4G coverage expansion, people are able to attend online meetings, online classes, and work from home, even from distant locations. Now Nepal Telecom has also made the Happy learning pack available for all, that you can purchase without any registration.

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Nepal Bankers Association has made an appeal to the general public to only visit the banks in absolute urgent situations during the prohibitory order duration. 

The association has made this appeal to avoid having unnecessary crowds in the banks.

In lieu of the Covid 19 pandemic, the people are urged to use digital banking services and avoid cash transactions as much as possible. 

In case you have forgotten your password to your internet banking platforms or any other technical difficulties, please call your nearest branches first. 

The request has come from the association in order to support the prohibitory order put by the government to contain this second wave of Covid 19 infections.