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Information Minister assures nationwide expansion of 4G by next year



KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Yubaraj Khatiwada says the government is working to expand the 4G service nationwide within the upcoming fiscal year.

Responding to queries in regard with Ministry raised during the deliberations on the ‘ Appropriation Bill-2077 BS’ in the National Assembly meeting on Wednesday, Minister Dr Khatiwada said that the expansion of 4G was aimed at connecting all areas with the internet by the next two years.

He added that there was no debate that Nepal should have its own satellite and all procedures to this regard would be transparent and take place on the basis of competition.

The Minister further stated that processes have already begun to operate Radio Nepal and Nepal Television under the Public Service Broadcasting.

Publish Date : 17 June 2020 22:36 PM

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