Kathmandu, May 14
Nepal
Telecommunication Authority (NTA) is implementing the Mobile Device Management
System (MDMS) starting from Monday, May 15.
"This move
aims to effectively manage and regulate the use of mobile phones in Nepal,
ensuring better control over unauthorised entry of mobile phone into the
country," the NTA said.
According to a
notice published by the Department of Customs, the MDMS system will be
mandatory for all mobile sets used in Nepal. From Monday, May 15, passengers
traveling to Nepal from abroad will be allowed to bring up to two mobile
handsets.
The MDMS system, a
high-tech solution, has been introduced to combat unauthorised mobile sales and
distribution while also bringing them under the revenue range. With the
implementation of the MDMS, the government aims to address concerns related to
foreign exchange reserves and the decline in revenue caused by illegal channels
of mobile phone import.
The MDMS is an information
technology-based infrastructure used to automate, control, and secure
administrative policies on devices like laptops, mobile phones, tablets and
similar devices connected to the network.
People can
register mobile sets brought for commercial purposes in the MDMS themselves.
Additionally, mobile sets brought from abroad for commercial use with customs
clearance will be promptly registered in the MDMS system. To check whether a
newly purchased mobile phone is registered in system, individuals may visit the
mdms.nta.gov.np.
For personal use
mobile phones, registration in the MDMS system will be conducted by entering
the passport or citizenship details along with the passport page or boarding
pass papers indicating the arrival or departure stamp.
The implementation
of MDMS not only aims to prevent consumers from falling victim to fraudulent
practices but also to raise revenue and support legitimate businesses within
the mobile retail sector, claimed the mobile businesspeople.
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