Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Nepal Telecom faces scrutiny over NPR 5 billion Chinese deal
Nepal Telecom is in trouble for a big deal worth NPR 5 billion with a Chinese company.
People are worried because the process wasn't fair and only two Chinese companies were involved.
One company, Huawei, was the only one that passed the technical test, which makes people think the rules were made to help them.
Another company, Whale Cloud, was disqualified, but no one knows why.
This deal is important because it affects Nepal's phone and internet systems.
Some people think the government might be involved in a bad way.
The main worry is that Nepal is becoming too dependent on Chinese companies for its technology needs.
Nepal Telecom awarded a NPR 5 billion contract to a Chinese firm for a hi-tech billing system.
Only two Chinese companies, including Huawei, participated in the tender, raising concerns about competition.
Huawei cleared the technical evaluation, while Whale Cloud was disqualified without clear reasons.
The bid opening was postponed, sparking speculation about political interference.
Critics warn of increased dependence on Chinese firms for Nepal's telecom infrastructure.
- Who
- Nepal Telecom and Chinese firms
- What
- Controversial NPR 5 billion billing system deal
- When
- Tender invited on March 18, bid opening postponed to September 24, 2025
- Where
- Nepal
- Why
- Concerns over transparency, competition, and dependence on Chinese firms
- Amount
- NPR 5 billion
- Company
- AsiaInfo Linkage Technologies (China) Inc.
- Tender Date
- March 18
- Bid Opening Date
- September 24, 2025 (postponed)
- Minister Appointed
- Jagadish Kharel
- Ministry
- Communications and Information Technology
- Disqualified Company
- Whale Cloud