NT starts distribution of new pre-paid SIM-cards
The Nepal Telecom (NT) has started distribution of pre-paid mobile phone SIM-cards from its offices in the Kathmandu Valley and Dhading district.
Long queues could be seen in front of Telecom outlets from early morning following the announcement to issue new SIM cards.
NT's central office at Bhadrakali, and branch offices at Teku, Chhauni, Chabahil, Balambu, Gongabu, Patan, Bhaisipati and others saw crowds from as early as 3 am.
The NT, Nepal's telecommunication giant, is distributing 100,000 SIM cards from its 14 outlets in the Valley and the Dhading office.
This time, SIM cards will be issued to applicants immediately after the registration of forms.
The rush for pre-paid SIM cards had caused traffic snarls in the morning at different places in the capital.
Meanwhile, the NT's Dhading branch also had to cope with huge crowd of customers from midnight. The Telecom is distributing SIM cards for the first time in Dhading. nepalnews.com pb Apr 06 07
