Kathmandu. Nepal Telecom (NTC) has intensified its campaign to ensure access to high-speed internet and quality telecommunication services in the remote areas of the country. In this connection, the company has commercially launched 2G and 4G service in Kermi of Humla, Jimnang and Bahunbesi of Nuwakot, Timure of Rasuwa, Bhagwanpur and Madhurijabari of Bara.

Kermi, Chyaduk and Chalagaun of Namkha Rural Municipality-2 and 4 of Namkha Rural Municipality, Simkot-Hilsa road section, Tatopani River tourism area, local health units, government offices, schools and monasteries have been directly benefited with the operation of the Kermi Tower in Namkha Rural Municipality of Humla.

Similarly, four schools in Itahar, Auliya, Belahi, Sirsiya, Kalaiyamai among other areas have benefited from the Madhurijabdi tower of Bara district and five schools in Paterwa, Hariharpur, Harnaiyachok and Simraungadh areas have benefited from the Bhagwanpur tower.

The settlements around the northern border have been benefited from the Timure tower of Rasuwa, the people of ward no 3 and 4 of Dupcheshwor Rural Municipality and Tadi, Likhu and Chaughada areas have been benefited from the Jimnang tower of Nuwakot.

With the expansion of technology in the geographically complex mountainous and terai regions, the local people will be able to directly benefit from high speed data and quality voice service. According to the company, this service expansion will contribute to strengthen the local economy by facilitating local education, health, business, administrative work, and digital banking.