NTA fines 14 ISPs Rs 50,000 each for selling internet service against standards

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has taken action against 14 internet service providers (ISPs) for selling internet service in violation of its directives and approved standards.

The authority has fined these companies Rs 50,000 each. The NTA said action was taken against them for operating internet service in violation of approved standards.

The companies penalized had been selling internet packages different from those approved by the regulator. According to media reports, these companies had been selling internet packages of their own choosing.

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority is the regulatory body for telecommunications and internet service providers. Under existing provisions, service providers must sell services only according to the standards and packages approved by the authority.