NTC has launched ‘Happy Learning Pack’ to facilitate online classes that are being conducted nationwide. As the entire world is suffering from the novel Coronavirus Pandemic, the traditional teaching-learning process has been replaced by online class system. 

In context of Nepal, several students and teachers are stressing because of no internet connection and pricey data packages. To solve this hurdle, NTC has introduced Happy Learning Pack on the auspicious occasion of Father’s day on Bhadra 3, 2077.

Previously, NTC had also introduced e-Shikshya Package. Both e-Shikshya Pack and Happy Learning Pack are an offer for students and teachers of any academic institutions all over Nepal. These are highly subsidized Large Data Pack that works in all networks (2G/3G/4G).

What are the Package offers in Happy Learning Pack?

Happy Learning Pack has two package offers and they are:

• 24GB All Time Data [20GB for e-learning  Apps (Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet) + 4GB for Any Applications ] at Rs. 315
• 35GB All Time Data [30GB for e-learning Apps(Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet) + 5GB for Any Applications] at Rs. 500

The validity of above package is 28 days and the above prices are inclusive of Telecommunication Service Charge (TSC) and VAT. Also digital payment options are avialable.

What is the Process to get the Package? 

If you want to get the package offer then you must;

• Prepare an official request from your School, College, or University with the list of students or academic staff along with their name and mobile number. 
• Send the soft copy of the request and list (word or excel) from the authorized staff to [email protected] . 
• If Possible, use the institution’s official email for correspondence.

Once eligible, you can dial *1441# and select any package you require. And to check the volume, you can dial *1415*55# or use Nepal Telecom APP.

 

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Nepal Telecom is bringing its 4G services into operation in 50 urban areas throughout the country. The service will come into effect from coming Wednesday.

The government-owned telecom service provider is expanding its 4G service after long efforts when the private sector telecom service provider Ncell has been claiming of extending this service in most of the places of the country. Nepal Telecom has stated that it would announce the expansion of the 4G service by organizing a program in Kathmandu which would be addressed by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

Nepal Telecom started its 4G service in Kathmandu and Pokhara starting in January 1, 2017. The Telecom is expanding its 4G services by selecting places where there is much business transaction and where the population density is more. Nepal Telecom's spokesperson Pratibha Baidya said “Works are on regarding providing the 4G services in 50 urban and town areas as per the preparations so far. BTS towers have been installed at more than 110 places for this purpose. The number of such towers will reach 150 until Wednesday.”

According to the spokesperson, every day more than a dozen towers are being installed and works are going ahead in a rapid manner, so we are planning to extend the service to more than the fixed number. She also added that the service would be started in Chandragadhi, Birtamod, Damak, Biratnagar, Inaruwa, Dharan, Dhankuta, Janakpur, Jesleshwar, Malangawa, Bara, Parsa, Simara, Kalaiya and Gaur. Similarly, the service would be expanded to Dhading, Kavrepalanchok, Sindhupalchok, Bidur, Manthali, Bhimeshwar, Sindhulimadhi, Parbat, Kushma, Baglung, Chitwan, Sauraha, Taulihawa, Butwal, Devdaha, Tulsipur, Ghorahi, Nepalgunj, Kohalpur, Surkhet, Bhimdattanagar, Jhalari, Pipaladi, Chaumala and Attariya.

The 4G service is reaching more than 50 places at the same time in less than eight months since works for this purpose were begun in accordance with Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Gokul Prasad Banskota's directive to expand the service within the stipulated time frame. The goal is to expand the 4G LTE service throughout the country until February 12, 2020.

Source: RSS

Nepal Telecom, the state-owned telecommunication service provider, has launched phone and internet service through optical fiber cables in Baglung, Parbat, Myagdi and Mustang districts which will replace current ADSL and provide faster internet services.

Senior engineer for the Nepal Telecom office, Baglung, Keshab Sharma announced the service operation by inaugurating it amid a function on Wednesday. "Customers can avail of the service based on optical fiber technology at their old telephone number," he said.

The total of 60 consumers of Galeshwor have got the service-connected to their phones in the first phase. He added, the service would be expanded to the district headquarters, Beni bazaar. In this regard, efforts were underway to bring this service to the total 2,560 consumers in Beni bazaar. Approximately 1,100 consumers of Baglung bazaar have availed of the service so far.

The NTC has a plan to provide the service to over 5,200 customers in Beni bazaar alone. Likewise, the installation of optical fiber is underway in a bid to provide the service to 2,560 customers in Kushma, the district headquarters of Parbat, and 1024 in Jomsom, the district headquarters of Mustang, according to the NTC.

Source: RSS

Zoom gained huge traction in a short span of time as several people are working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak. The video conference app pulled in more than 200 million daily active users last month — significantly up from a maximum of 10 million users previously. Zoom app has been under fire over security concerns.

From schools/colleges and officials to various private/governments, various people have been using the app. Its key features such as being able to video-conference with up to 100 people for free (up to 500 participants in paid plans) and recording support make the Zoom app a great solution for virtual meetings using a desktop or smartphones.

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If you don't trust Zoom and are looking for capable alternatives, You can check out the top five free online meeting apps that are alternatives to the Zoom app to help with your video calling needs.

Top Free Online Meeting Apps

Cisco Webex Meetings

Cisco is offering free access to its Webex Meetings (highly enterprise-focused solution Cisco Webex) in all countries where it is available to support the work from home needs during the coronavirus outbreak. Despite being available as free, you'll get all enterprise features including unlimited usage with no time restrictions, support for up to 100 participants, and a toll dial-in in addition to Voice-over-Internet-Protocol (VoIP) capabilities. All you need is to sign up on the Cisco Webex portal to get started with the Webex Meetings. The experience that's been offered by Cisco is nowhere limited when comparing with Zoom.

Google Hangouts

You can opt for Google Hangouts, which is also a decent, free alternative to Zoom. You can make video calls with up to 10 participants or chat with up to 150 participants at once. Google also allows you host video calls or talk with your colleagues through text messages using a mobile device. Further, being a Google product, Hangouts just needs your Gmail account to let you get started.

Skype Meet Now

Microsoft recently brought Skype Meet Now that serves as an alternative to Zoom. It works without requiring an account and supports up to 50 participants — all for free. You'll also get features such as the ability to record calls, blur background before entering the call, and screen sharing. Moreover, you just need to visit the dedicated webpage, to begin with, Skype Meet Now.

Microsoft Teams

If you don't want a solution just to make video calls, you can look at Microsoft Teams. It is also available for free during the pandemic. The free version brings unlimited chat and search, group and one-on-one audio and video calling, and 10GB of team file storage along with 2GB of personal file storage per person. If you already have an Office 365 account, you'll get real-time collaboration with Office apps for Web, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.

Discord

Discord has also emerged as a strong alternative to Zoom, its video conferencing capabilities that let you connect with up to 50 participants at once. The platform is popular amongst gamers, though you can use it as a tool to communicate with your office team or some friends. You can also download its mobile app to connect with your contacts using your smartphone. There are also features to share your screen or perform voice calls. Just like other free alternatives to Zoom, Discord provides video conferencing at no cost. You just need to sign up on the Discord site or through its app to get started with your virtual conferences.

You can also look as paid app an alternative to Zoom app as below:

You can get Google Hangouts Meet that is available for free for all G Suite users until July 1 and provides features such as up to 250 participants per call, live streaming for up to 100,000 viewers within a domain, and the ability to record meetings and save them to Google Drive. There are also paid solutions such as Zoho Meeting and GoToMeeting that you can get for free under a trial.

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Technological advancement in today’s world has led to digitization of money. Cashless economy, nowadays, has become the goal of several countries. Introduction of cryptocurrency and digital wallets are major step towards cashless economy.

Digital Wallet, also known as e-wallet or mobile wallet, is a virtual wallet that is operated online through internet. It is also known as online payment gateway. Digital wallet enables one to complete their financial activities and transactions through few clicks and swipes. In context of Nepal, since 2009 several digital wallets have been developed and licensed as Payment Service Provider.     

5 Best Digital Wallets in Nepal

eSewa 

Launched in 2009, eSewa is Nepal’s first online payment gateway. It has also been licensed by Rastra Bank as Payment Service Provider. Pursuing their goal to create a cashless economy, it is covering almost every sector and is always expanding their services.

Having largest group of users makes eSewa the topmost digital wallet in Nepal. Some of the services of eSewa are: utility bill payments, school fees payment, movie and flight ticket bookings, insurance premium payment, etc.

Khalti

Launched in January 2017, Khalti can be regarded as emerging and rapidly growing mobile wallet, payment gateway and service provider. Their goal is to simplify the lives of people by bringing financial inclusivity to every individual in Nepal and take the payment industry from offline to online through best practices.

Having best technical team and innovative actions makes Khalti second best digital wallet in Nepal. Some of the services provided by Khalti are: utility bill payments, hotel bookings, movie and domestic flight bookings, events, etc.

Other than phone application, it also has a web version. Also, it has a biometric security option that facilitates the user to carry out their transactions by a simple touch of the fingertips.        

IMEpay

IMEpay is a mobile money service launched by IME Digital in order to provide digital payment solution. It has also been licensed by Rastra Bank. IMEpay, one of the emerging digital wallets, aims to cater vast majority of banked, unbanked and under-banked customers of Nepal. 

IMEpay, a Fintech mobile application, provides services like Remittance service, bus and cable car ticketing, domestic flight bookings, utility bill payments, ISP payment, etc.        

PrabhuPay

PrabhuPay allows its users to simplify the payment process. With this App, the consumers can easily make payments for the goods purchased and services rendered. Also, users can transfer small value fund to consumers within PrabhuPay network.

Being a digital wallet from the Prabhu group, it provides various services such as utility bill payments, insurance premium, internet and TV bills, etc. 

Comparatively, PrabhuPay is a new digital wallet and lacks in some features; however, it is very efficient in its current state.

I-Pay

Launched in 2010 by Muncha.com, IPay excels in online shopping while compared to others. IPay exclusively rewards its customers in almost all payments or transactions. It provides services such as: top-up, utility bill payments, flight and ticket bookings. IPay is also planning on expanding its services.  

Besides these, there are several other digital wallets in Nepal that didn’t make it to the list of top 5 e-wallets such as QPay, EnetPay, etc. All these digital wallets are directing our country, Nepal towards a better future and eventually towards cashless economy.

 

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Ncell has introduced Special Wi-Fi SIM under ‘Plus’ umbrella campaign which Ncell claims to be Hassle-free and affordable Wi-Fi solution for home and office. This service is available in all fourth generation (4G)/long term evolution (LTE) service locations across the country.

Under this offer, the customer can get two 4G sims with 40GB bundled data volume, bundled service of data, on-net talk time and digital services in each SIM card every month.

Customers can simply plug in this SIM in their handset or any 4G compatible device for data connectivity or they can use it in handsets, Mi-Fi devices and Wi-Fi routers to take Wi-Fi or hotspots service from other devices. Once the customers insert the SIM in any of 4G compatible devices, the nearest mobile tower of 4G network site will be locked, and the service will be accessible within the area served by that tower site.

Another special feature of this service is- the 24×7 customer service. 

What is the cost and other services included?

The service costs Rs. 430 ( exc. taxes) per month. One has to be the yearly subscriber to use this service. The available packages in the service are:

The resources of this service will recur every 30 days. The resources will not accumulate and will expire after every 30 days. For futher information you can check the Ncell website or can call at the customer care number 9008.

This is a great initiation made by Ncell and people at Ncell are positive about it. The Chief Commercial Officer of Ncell Axiata, Pradeep Shrivastava said, "We are delighted to bring ‘Ultra Wi-Fi SIM+’, a hassle free and affordable Wi-Fi solution with bundled service to our customers in all 4G coverage areas. We believe that the access to service targeted for home and small businesses will further facilitate customers with opportunities of being connected and going online."

I believe that this new service will bring some revolutionary changes in current situation of people. Most people, throughout the nation, don't have internet access and are seeking out for ways to enter and explore the world online. For them, this service could make a huge difference.
 

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