KATHMANDU, Feb 24: The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has canceled the tender for providing free Wi-Fi network in tourist and religious places in the country under the Package B and Package C. NTA had issued a notice on Thursday about the cancellation of the tender as all the applicants were non-responsive.

According to Harish Agrawal, director of Krishna Suppliers Pvt Ltd, they have installed around 45 smart dustbins, serving more than its name. This smart dustbin is solar powered with cell phone charging plugs for emergency use. And soon it will also provide free Wi-Fi up to 5 meters distance for half an hour a day. Moreover, the middle part of this smart dustbin is meant for displaying advertisements.