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WG on Network and ServicesJuly 15-16, 2010

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a method to ensure standard and quality of telecom equipments that are being imported or manufactured in Nepal

Telecommunications Act 2053 authorizes NTA to prescribe, fix and approve standard and quality of telecom equipments

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To ensure quality of telecom products To protect consumer interest To make sure telecom equipments abide

frequency policy and power levels To create a level playing field for all

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Manufacturer Testing/Certification Export

ImportImport

MarketingMarketing

Exporting Country

Importing Country

Applicant (Exporting

or Importing Country)

Regulatory BodyRegulatory Body Authorized org./labAuthorized org./labOROR

Certification VerificationCertification Verification

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Note: The numbers along with arrow shows the sequence of steps. Step 5 is possible only if the product(s) is certified to use in Nepal for specified use (i.e. Type Approval certificate is granted to the applicant through step 4)

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Ensure › Quality of Service › Safety of consumers and general public› interference-free operations› national security concerns› quality of after sales services and › any other applicable criteria (deemed necessary by

NTA) are not compromised

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In Nepal› Accreditation of test lab.› Lab test of the telecom equipments.

In the Region› Harmonization of standardization of telecom

equipments.› Encouraging Research and Development (R&D).

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