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Providing internet services without license is punishable: NTA

KATHMANDU, June 9: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has reminded that a license is required to provide internet services.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, June 9: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has reminded that a license is required to provide internet services.


Issuing a notice today, the telecommunications regulatory body stated that the Section 21 of the Telecommunications Act- 2053 BS (1997) has banned the operation of telecommunications services without permission and urged one and all to abide by it.


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As the notice mentions, the NTA has received complaints that internet service via satellite is being operated for the past few days and it is against the law. 


The NTA has warned that it would take action as per the law in case of the violation of the Act.


It has also urged the public for cooperation for the effective implementation of the Act, requesting one and all to inform it if they come across any instance where internet services are being provided without a permit.


 

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