NTA fines 14 Internet Service Providers for violating standards

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has fined 14 internet service providers (ISPs) Rs. 50,000 each for providing services in violation of its approved standards and conditions.

According to a press release issued by the NTA, the fines were imposed under Section 47(1) of the Telecommunications Act, 2053, after an inspection and investigation confirmed that the companies had violated the terms of their licences.

NTA spokesperson Min Prasad Aryal said the service providers were penalized for failing to deliver services in accordance with approved packages, overcharging customers, offering packages different from those approved and failing to inform customers about such packages in a timely manner.

He said the action was aimed at curbing unethical practices in the internet service sector.