KATHMANDU, Jan 28: The government has called for Applications for the post of Chairman of Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA). The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has published a notice inviting applications on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, Jan 1: The Mobile Device Management System (MDMS) is all set to be fully implemented from Monday. An official from the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) stated that all the equipment required for MDMS has been imported and connected after five years of continuous efforts, and the system will likely be fully operational from Monday.

KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has d the internet service licenses of three companies, including United Telecom Limited (UTL). The revocation applies to UTL, located at Putlisadak Kathmandu, Max Net Solutions Pvt Ltd in Koteshwar Kathmandu, and Chitwan Network Pvt Ltd.

KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA), the regulatory body overseeing telecom companies in the country, has made it clear that the recent sale and purchase of Ncell's shares is questionable and will be investigated.

KATHMANDU, Nov 19: The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has requested the ordinary public to notify them if any individuals or internet and mobile service providers are found to be using the banned Chinese app TikTok.

KATHMANDU, Nov 18: The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has formed a technical committee under the leadership of Director Bijay Kumar Rai for the effective implementation of the government's decision to ban Tiktok in the country.

KATHMANDU, Nov 14: The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has warned that internet service providers (ISPs) will be punished if they do not shut down the social network Tik Tok.

KATHMANDU, Nov 8: The investigation started by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has reached its final stage following complaints of irregularity worth millions of rupees in the purchase of Telecommunication Traffic Monitoring and Fraud Control System (TERAMOX) by the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA).

KATHMANDU, Nov 7: Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has implemented Mobile Device Management System (MDMS) from October 7.

KATHMANDU, Oct 23: In a move to ensure that the electromagnetic radiation (EMR) generated by the radio frequencies of mobile towers remains within established standards and does not pose health risks to citizens, the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) is set to conduct EMR measurements.

KATHMANDU, Oct 12: In a recent meeting, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has recommended postponing the deployment of the 'Telecommunication Traffic Monitoring and Fraud Control System' (TERAMOCS) technology.

KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has removed the provision ‘private sector telecommunication companies will come under the ownership of the Government of Nepal after 25 years' from the bill made to amend the Telecommunications Act. This draft has been sent back to the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) with the aim of benefiting private-sector telecommunications service providers.

KATHMANDU, August 2: Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has requested suggestions from stakeholders for the purpose of amending the Cyber Security Bylaw 2020.

KATHMANDU, July 13: After the revocation of Smart Telecom's license, the anticipated tender process for its asset management and license sale has hit a roadblock. Despite the government taking ownership of Smart Telecom and initiating a global tender process for its license sale, the process is yet to commence. The asset management committee, headed by Gokarna Mani Sitaula, a member of the board of directors of Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA), had intended to call for the tender. However, sources within the NTA indicate that the process remains stagnant.

KATHMANDU, May 16: The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has warned that it will take action if the internet service providers (ISPs) increase the internet tariff without information.

KATHMANDU, May 7: The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) and internet service provider companies have agreed to remove unorganized wires within the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) from Monday.

KATHMANDU, May 3: The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has instructed Smart Telecom Pvt Ltd to hand over all the property it owns.

KATHMANDU, April 22:The license revocation process of Smart Telecom, initiated by the Nepal Telecommunication Authority, has been stalled for some time. The process has been stalled after the Patan High Court issued a short-term interim order not to implement the decision to cancel the license of Smart Telecom.

KATHMANDU, April 17: While the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has advanced the process of asset management to take ownership of Smart Telecom Company by the government, Ncell has prepared to buy it at the price of scrap value. After the government took ownership of Smart and started the auction process, Ncell started the bid to extend its service period by participating in it. It is said that Ncell is in the strategy of buying the telecommunication service provider company Smart Telecom Company and not transferring ownership to the government by extending its deadline.

KATHMANDU, March 4: Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, emphasized the need for high-quality, reliable, and accessible telecommunication services.

KATHMANDU, DEC 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has instructed the Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel not to implement the policy that restricts Nepalis returning from abroad from bringing mobile phones.

KATHMANDU, Dec 24: The Nepal Telecommunication Authority has announced that the Mobile Device Management System (MDMS) will be fully implemented from December 30. The NTA issued a notification on Saturday and called for registration of mobile phones within December 30.