Editing Telecommunications in Nepal (section)

===Further developments and milestones===

Some milestones:

* 2023 CDMA Shutdown in Nepal<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dinesh |date=2023-07-28 |title=Nepal Telecom Shuts Down CDMA Service, All Services Now On GSM Technology |url=https://www.nepalitelecom.com/nepal-telecom-cdma-shut-down |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=NepaliTelecom |language=en-US}}</ref>
* 2022 eSIM launched in Nepal for Ntc and Ncell
* 2022 VoLTE launched in Ncell<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-06 |title=Ncell VoLTE Launched With Promo Offer, Learn How to Activate |url=https://techmandu.com/ncell-volte-service-launched/ |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=techmandu.com |language=en-us}}</ref>
* 2021 VoLTE launched in Ntc<ref>{{Cite web |last=NepaliTelecom |date=2022-02-05 |title=Nepal Telecom Launches VoLTE {{!}} Process to Activate [2024] |url=https://www.nepalitelecom.com/nepal-telecom-ntc-volte |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=NepaliTelecom |language=en-US}}</ref>
* 2020 Ntc 4G coverage] reaches 77 districts<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dinesh |date=2021-09-07 |title=Ntc 4G Coverage Reaches 98 Percent in Local Levels, Latest Update 2024 |url=https://www.nepalitelecom.com/ntc-nepal-telecom-4g-coverage |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=NepaliTelecom |language=en-US}}</ref>
* 2017 TDM phones to IP migration started in Nepal
* 2017 Cellular 4G LTE starts in Nepal 
* 2011 Launching of GSM 3G Data Only Service
* 2011 Launching of EasyPhone SIP PPP Service
* 2010 Launching of EasyPhone SIP EasyCall Service
* 2010 Soft Launch of EasyPhone IP Call Service
* 2010 EVDO Service started
* 2009 Postpaid CDMA Mobile Service started
* 2009 SMS Service from GSM to CDMA mobile started
* 2009 IVR 1606 Service extended outside Kathmandu Valley
* 2009 IVR 198 Service extended outside KTM valley
* 2008 PSTN VMS - Notice Board Service Launched
* 2008 IVR 198 service extended for ADSL Fault Complaint Registration
* 2008 IVR Service 1607 started for GSM and CDMA PUK Enquiry
* 2008 Broadband ADSL Service launched
* 2007 GPRS, 3G and CRBT Services introduced in GSM Mobile
* 2007 VOIP Call Complaint Registration started via 188 IVR Service
* 2007 PSTN Bill Enquiry Service started via 1606 IVR Service
* 2007 Expansion of Internet Bandwidth via Optical link between Nepal & India
* 2007 National Roaming for CDMA Mobile (Sky Phone) started
* 2006 CDMA Limited Servies in Kathmandu Valley
* 2006 MCC (198) Complaint Registration via IVR in Kathmandu Valley
* 2006 Home Country Direct Service - NepalDirect (IN)
* 2006 PSTN Credit Limit Service - PCL (IN)
* 2005 Outsourcing of Enquiry Service (197)
* 2005 Access Network Services
* 2005 Soft launch of CDMA
* 2004 Pre-paid Calling Card Service (IN Services)
* 2004 [[Nepal Telecom|NEPAL TELECOM]] (Transformation from Corporation to Nepal Doorsanchar Company Limited)2003 GSM Prepaid Service
* 2002 East-West Highway Optical Fiber Project
* 2001 Launching of Payphone Service
* 2000 Launching of Internet Service
* 2000 Implementation of SDH Microwave Radio
* 1999 Launching of GSM Mobile service
* 1998 Direct Link with Bangladesh
* 1997 Digital Link with D.O.T. India through Optical Fiber in Birgunj - Raxual 
* 1996 Introduction of VSAT services
* 1996 Independent Int. Gateway Exchange established
* 1996 Automation of the entire Telephone Network
* 1996 Conversion of all Transmission link to Digital transmission link
* 1995 Installation of Optical Fiber Network
* 1987 Commencement of STD service
* 1984 Reliable Rural Telecom Service (JICA)
* 1984 Commencement of STD service
* 1983 Establishment of digital Telephone Exchange
* 1982 Establishment of SPC telex exchange
* 1982 Establishment of Standard "B" Type Earth Station for international circuits
* 1974 Microwave transmission links establishment for internal trunk
* 1971 Introduction of Telex Services
* 1965 First Automatic exchange in Nepal (1000 lines in Kathmandu)
* 1964 Beginning of International Telecommunications Service using HF Radio to India and Pakistan
* 1962 First Public Telephone Exchange in Kathmandu (300 lines CB)
* 1955 Distribution of telephone line to the general public
* 1951 Installation of Open Wire Trunk line from Kathmandu to Palpa
* 1950 Establishment of CB telephone exchange (100 lines) in Kathmandu
* 1950 Introduction to High-frequency Radio System (AM)
* 1950 Establishment of Telegram Service
* 1936 Installation of Open Wire Trunk line from Kathmandu to Dhankuta
* 1935 Installation of 25 lines automatic exchange in Royal Palace
* 1914 Establishment of Open wire Trunk Link from Kathmandu to Raxaul (India)
* 1913 Establishment of first telephone lines in Kathmandu

The first telephone exchange was established in [[Kathmandu]] in 1960. From 1960 to 2004, the state-owned Nepal Telecommunications Corporation (NTC), also known as [[Nepal Telecom]], or Nepal Doorsanchar Company Limited (NDCL), had been the monopoly telecom carrier. Now, there are only two operators, so Nepal's telecom industry is a duopoly market. Other competing telecom service providers like United Telecom (UTL), Smart Telecom are no more in the picture in Nepal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=NepaliTelecom |date=2017-01-03 |title=Telecom operators/companies of Nepal: Subscribers, Operation Status |url=https://www.nepalitelecom.com/2017/01/telecom-operators-nepal-operator-sim-card-buy-choose.html |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=NepaliTelecom |language=en-US}}</ref>