Due to the on-going Coronavirus pandemic, the traditional educational approach has been replaced by the online education system. Tribhuvan University (TU), the eldest university of Nepal, has also been conducting online classes of different faculties since last few months. However, several students who currently are in their hometowns or villages are facing internet problems and have been objecting the decision.

To resolve this problem, TU along with its affiliated campuses and colleges have decided to enable different highly-subsidized data pack offers catered by telecommunications service providers- NTC and Ncell, to aid the internet problem faced by several teachers and students. Previously, Ncell had brought Mobile Class Data Pack in collaboration with TU as well.

Recently, Shanker Dev Campus, a TU affiliated campus, has sent the list of the phone number of its students and teachers to NTC; and, has managed the subscription of suitable data pack for the students and teachers as per their requirement. 

Besides TU, other schools, colleges, institutions and universities are also subscribing the subsidized data packs such as e-Shikshya Package and Happy Learning Pack by NTC and Mobile class data pack and Student Plan by Ncell.
 

 

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Online or distance education, simply, is the teaching and learning process done via different online medium be it audio conference, video conference, articles, etc. Its history goes way back to 1982 when Western Behavioral Sciences Institute, California exercised computer conferencing to provide first ever online college programs. Later on, along with the development in technology and internet browsers, online education via video and audio conferences, videos, websites and articles evolved.

Various universities and colleges throughout the world have been offering online education in one form or another for a long time. Even though distance learning was introduced decades ago, it popularized largely after the entire world underwent lockdown due to the fear of contagious spread of COVID-19, a lethal virus, and students had to study from home.

After pandemic, the online education system replaced the traditional educational system. The imposition of lockdown prohibited people from going out except for urgent cases; so, physical educational system were replaced by online system. Classes, assignments, lectures, discussions, projects, research, examinations and everything had to be done and submitted online; as a result, the use of electronic gadgets like Smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop, etc. escalated. People from all around the world, especially students, teachers and workers, had an increase in their screentime be it in smartphones or laptops or desktop. The usage of e-gadgets surged along with people's dependency on it for official and personal purpose.

Along with the use of electronic gadgets, the use of various video-conferencing applications like Zoom, Google Meet, etc. on which the classes were conducted increased by more than ten times. 

However, experts believe that increase in screen time of students from an elementary level child to an university level student may lead to various health related problems. Some of the major health issues that have resulted are eye strain, technostress, frustration, dullness, etc. Thereupon, they have suggested students to try and reduce their screentime as much as possible and try to engage themselves in something non-digital.

 

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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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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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