Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung Emphasizes Digital Nepal Framework at Thematic Committee Meeting

Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung called for coordinated efforts under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to achieve the Digital Nepal Framework’s goals. He emphasized expanding access to broadband, improving GIOMS, controlling advertisement leakage, and addressing the economic burden of local-level tax collection for mobile tower installations.

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WISPAP Calls for Reform of Local Loop Licensing to Boost Broadband Expansion in Pakistan

WISPAP has submitted recommendations to the PTA for modernizing Pakistan’s Local Loop Licensing Regime. The proposed changes include eliminating mandatory voice service requirements, introducing a broadband-only license, and promoting technology-neutral licensing to accelerate broadband expansion, innovation, and fair competition in the country’s telecom sector.

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Eutelsat OneWeb Seeks Fast-Track Approval for Satellite Gateway Launch in India

Eutelsat OneWeb has applied for fast-track approval from India’s Department of Telecommunications to launch two earth station gateways connected to its LEO satellites. The initiative aims to provide satellite broadband services across South Asia, enhancing India’s role as a satellite communications hub and supporting disaster recovery and backhaul connectivity.

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