Axiata seals Nepal’s Ncell purchase

Jamaludin: ‘Axiata is grateful for the approvals from all the relevant government authorities’.

PETALING JAYA: Axiata Group Bhd has marked a new milestone with its entry into Nepal’s telecommunications market after successfully completing the acquisition of Ncell Private Ltd.

In a statement yesterday, the telco said that as the number one mobile operator in Nepal, Ncell has the expertise, proven track record in South Asia and strategic intentions to bring long-term development to the country.