ISP Association Seeks 15-Day Extension for Cable Management in Kathmandu
The Internet Service Providers Association of Nepal (Ispan) has requested an additional 15 days to complete the management of tangled and unused internet, telephone, and cable wires hanging from poles in the Kathmandu Valley. Ispan was unable to meet the original deadline for this task, which has been ongoing for years. The request was made during a meeting of stakeholders held at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology on Friday. This marks what Ispan states is a final request for an extension to finalize the cable management efforts.
The repeated delays in managing overhead cables in Kathmandu highlight systemic challenges in infrastructure coordination and enforcement. While Ispan's request for an extension points to practical difficulties, it also raises questions about the effectiveness of initial planning and regulatory oversight. Future approaches could benefit from clearer accountability frameworks, phased implementation strategies, and potentially exploring underground cabling solutions to mitigate recurring issues and improve urban aesthetics and safety. This situation underscores the tension between rapid technological deployment and the slower pace of urban infrastructure adaptation.
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