Company · 2008–2023
Smart Telecom (Smart Cell)
Private mobile operator (brand Smart Cell). NTA revoked its licence over unpaid dues in April 2023 and the state took control of its assets; a bank-led auction of pledged assets later won by Ncell Axiata is disputed and under prosecution.
Why it ended
Kathmandu Post: the company failed to pay permit and service operation dues.
Sources4
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- The recordNational presssingle sourceen.himalpress.comread 2026-10-28
- The recordNational presssingle source
The government has seized control of Smart Telecom Private Limited (STPL) after the telecommunication company failed to pay permit and service operation dues.
- The recordOthersingle sourceen.wikipedia.orgread 2026-10-03
- The recordNational presssingle source
The government has seized control of Smart Telecom Private Limited (STPL) after the telecommunication company failed to pay permit and service operation dues.