CTG, Nepal Telecom to offer IP services in Nepal
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China Telecom Global has teamed up with Nepal’s largest operator Nepal Telecom to jointly offer IP services to the Nepalese market.
The companies will use the newly-launched Jilong-Rasuwa Gateway terrestrial cable linking China and Nepal to provide services to Nepal as well as transit services from India.
The new China-Nepal route offers a new direct alternative route for traffic generated from Nepal and can provide low-latency connectivity for end-users in the market. In addition, the system could help improve Nepal’s internet connection speeds away from the capital Kathmandu.
“China Telecom is dedicated to expanding our footprint by connecting with neighbouring countries,” China Telecom Global EVP Ou Yan said.
“China Telecom has put tremendous effort into building the route through the Himalayas. We are committed to delivering a state of the art route for Nepal Telecom.”
Nepal Telecom and China Telecom Global completed a project to lay fiber to the Nepal-China border in the first half of the year, setting the stage for an interconnection to China Telecom’s network.
China Telecom Global has been aggressively pursuing international expansion this year. The operator also recently selected a data center to serve as a new hub in East Africa, connecting to its subsea cable network including the SEA-ME-WE 5.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specific type of services will China Telecom Global and Nepal Telecom provide?
What specific type of services will China Telecom Global and Nepal Telecom provide?
The partnership between China Telecom Global and Nepal Telecom will focus on offering IP services to the Nepalese market. They will also provide transit services from India, using the new terrestrial cable route between China and Nepal.
Q.Which new infrastructure is being used to facilitate these services?
Which new infrastructure is being used to facilitate these services?
The companies will utilise the recently launched Jilong-Rasuwa Gateway terrestrial cable, which links China and Nepal. This new cable creates a direct route for internet traffic, bypassing previous reliance on other connections for Nepal.
Q.What benefits are expected for Nepal's internet users from this new connection?
What benefits are expected for Nepal's internet users from this new connection?
The new China-Nepal route is expected to provide low-latency connectivity for end-users in Nepal. It also has the potential to improve internet connection speeds across the country, particularly outside of the capital city, Kathmandu.
Q.How does this partnership fit into China Telecom Global's wider business strategy?
How does this partnership fit into China Telecom Global's wider business strategy?
This collaboration aligns with China Telecom Global's strategy of expanding its international footprint by connecting with neighbouring countries. The company has been aggressively pursuing international expansion, including recent data centre selections in East Africa.
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