WorldLink fined 14 Internet Service Providers

Kathmandu. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 each on 14 internet service providers for operating internet services against the terms and conditions of the license.

The action was taken as per Section 47 (1) of the Telecommunications Act, 2053 BS on the basis of the inspection and inquiry report carried out by the Authority.

Likewise, directives have been issued to immediately shut down all the packages and fees of the internet services operated without taking approval from the Authority to pay the claim or compensation in case any customer has suffered loss or damage due to the service provider.

According to the spokesperson of the Authority, Min Prasad Aryal, all the licensed telecommunication service providers have to implement any package or fee only after getting it approved by the Authority as per the Telecommunications Act, 2053. The Authority has directed not to operate any package or fee without the approval, not to close the package and to fully comply with the prevailing Act, Rules and Conditions of the License.

The 14 service providers who were fined:

1. Aeronet Pvt. Ltd., Tripureshwor, Kathmandu

2. Broadlink Network & Communication Pvt. Ltd., Sanepa, Lalitpur

3. C.G. Communication Ltd., Thapathali, Kathmandu

4. Classic Tech Pvt. Ltd., New Baneshwor, Kathmandu

5. Dish Media Network Ltd., Bhaisepati, Lalitpur

6. Fiberworld Communication Pvt. Ltd. Ltd., Devchuli, Nawalpur

7. First Link Communication Pvt. Ltd., Damak, Jhapa

8. Pokhara Internet Pvt. Ltd., Gairpatan, Pokhara

9. Subisu Limited, Baluwatar, Kathmandu

10. TechMinds Network Limited, Bharatpur, Chitwan

11. Vianet Communications Limited, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur