June 16:  With an objective to focus on long period data package, Nepal Telecom has modified its existing tariff rates of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) data packages. The company has introduced this scheme aiming to increase maximum data consumption. The service provider has unveiled different tariff rates of the data packages effective from June 17 namely, Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) and Fiber. As per the new scheme, 10 mbps bandwidth with 120 GB volume has been priced Rs 5,160 for three month, 250 GB volume at Rs 9,120 for six month and 600GB volume at Rs 18,240 for one year. Similarly, 100 mbps with 600 GB can be purchased at Rs 23,040 for one year.  Meanwhile, the company has postponed other data packages.

"After the expiry of the package, customer can use internet at normal speed of 192 kbps till they purchase the next package," informs Dilli Adhikari, Deputy Spokesperson of Nepal Telecom.

Similarly, the company has also modified CPE rates. The new rates for the three month package and six month package are pegged at Rs 5,000 and Rs 2,000 respectively. As per the company, customers purchasing the one year data package will get free equipment. If the equipment are found damaged, company will repair it or replace such devices for free for one month. If damages occur after the expiry of the packages, customers will have to purchase new equipment by paying Rs 5,000. According to the company, customers will get a two-core optical fiber free of cost up to 100 meters for the installation of FTTH. Beyond 100 meters, the company charges Rs 20 per meter.