NTA calls for cut in interconnection charges (Nepal)
As per the recent directive of National telecoms regulator the Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA), they are trying to reduce interconnection charges of domestic operators. NTA reportedly issued fresh directives under Section 15 of the Telecommunication Act-2053 BS on 8 January. It is asking all service providers Nepal Telecom (NT), United Telecom Ltd (UTL), Spice Nepal (Mero Mobile) and STM Telecom Communication to reduce the interconnection charge from 12 February 2009, although to date its request has fallen on deaf ears.
The current interconnection charge is NPR1-NPR2.25, and it should fall to NPR0.54 (USD0.006) per minute.
