NTC turns 19; Customers exceed 21.3 million in number

The Nepal Telecommunications Company Limited (Nepal Telecom) – the state-owned telecommunications service providers in Nepal – has turned 19 today.

On the occasion of its anniversary, the NTC is hosting a special function at its central office complex in Bhadrakali Plaza this morning. Telecom Spokesperson Shovan Adhikari shared that the Company has been delivering mobile telephone, GSM, GPRS, 3G and 4G services to its customers. Also, it has been providing dedicated line and mobile telephone service, broadband and dedicated line internet service and internet SMS services. Meanwhile, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma in her message delivered on the occasion has urged the NTC to expand the reach of telecommunications service to the rural and remote areas. In the message, she noted that the NTC has been in the campaign to support government’s policy for skill and knowledge intensive educational development through the access and use of internet-based innovative information technology and thereby alleviating poverty. Minister Sharma expressed her confidence that the NTC would further devote its efforts to create opportunities for the service recipients to get reliable and quality service in a more competitive environment by cashing in on the innovative technology and achievements of IT sector.

Likewise, Secretary at Communications Ministry Baikuntha Aryal extended best wishes to the NTC for its capability to deliver further quality, reliable and accessible service to the customers.