State-backed telecom company Nepal Telecom (NTC) has been aggressive in the expansion works of its Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in Madhesh Province to ensure it can provide the best communication services to its customers. In the current fiscal year, FY 2081/82, the company has outlined some tangible plans for this effort.
The company says in FY 2081/82, it plans to install 106 Fiber Distribution Cabinet (FDC) or 30,000 Home pass lines. Out of the 106 FDC, 30 will be of FDC-512 Capacity while 76 others of FDC-256 Capacity. The company aims at distributing FTTH service to 7226 customers with the same number of CPE in FY 2081/82. The company’s Provincial Directorate, Birgunj is heading these plans.
Speaking of fiber expansion, a growing number of people and businesses are now signing up for fiber internet. As per the latest NTA data, there are over 28.04 lakh unique fiber internet users across the country. The growth is attributable to private internet service providers (ISPs) and Nepal Telecom for their expansion efforts.
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Nepal Telecom speeds up FTTH Network expansion in Madhesh Province
NTC reports that from Shrawan to Kartik of FY 2081/82, 20 FDC or 6892 Home pass have been installed. Likewise, there is a plan to install 30 FDC networks between Mangsir to Magh. Out of all, 18 FDCs will be installed through Sealed Quotation (SQ) and 12 of those through the offices. The installation works of these FDN networks are already underway too.
Additionally, the company has distributed 982 CPE devices as of Kartik FY 2081/82. Provincial Directorate, Birgunj has set a target of expanding the FTTH network to all the municipalities in Madhesh Province.
Nepal Telecom is the country’s largest telecom enterprise and is steadily extending its coverage. So far, the company has achieved 4G coverage in 98% of local levels while reaching all-Nepal coverage for fiber internet networks.
