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Nepal to launch 5G trials in four cities

Thursday 25 March 2021 | 09:57 CET | News
The Nepalese government is preparing to launch 5G service trials in four cities. Customers in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Birgunj, and Biratnagar will be able to access the service for free during the trial phase, The Himalayan Times reports. The Nepalese ICT Ministry has instructed Nepal Telecom to make necessary preparations for the 5G test this fiscal year, said MoCIT Secretary Hari Prasad Basyal.

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Categories: Mobile & Wireless
Companies: Nepal Telecom
Countries: Nepal
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