Attorney General's Office Rules Favor Internet Providers on Maintenance Fees, Easing Consumer Burden

The Internet Service Providers Association of Nepal (ISPAN) has asserted that the Office of the Attorney General has made a historic and far-reaching decision towards ensuring affordable and accessible internet in Nepal. The association stated that by resolving the long-standing ambiguity regarding internet tariffs and Telecommunication Service Charge (TSC), the Attorney General's Office provided a legal interpretation that prevents additional financial burdens on consumers. With this decision, the obligation for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to pay additional tax on maintenance fees has been lifted, which the association announced in a press release has greatly aided in protecting the existence of the...