Nepali OEM brand Asta Wolf has added a new Bluetooth speaker to their archives under the name Asta WOLF TRAIL. This speaker comes with 15-hour playtime and IPX4 water resistance. In this article we will discuss the Asta WOLF TRAIL including its specifications and price in Nepal.
Asta WOLF TRAIL Bluetooth Speaker Overview
Design and Audio
The Asta WOLF TRAIL features a circular shape and comes with a carrying strap for easy portability. On the front, it has volume control and pause buttons. It boasts an IPX4 rating making it water resistant. The speaker is available in Carbon Black, Jungle Green, Navy Blue, and Lavender shades.
This speaker delivers 5W of audio output through 55mm drivers providing good bass and clear audio. It also has a dual fusion mode that allows you to pair two speakers for a better stereo sound experience.
Battery and Connectivity
The Asta WOLF TRAIL is powered by a 2000 mAh battery which offers you 15 hours of playtime at 70% volume. This is enough to keep the music going all day. For connectivity, the speaker supports Bluetooth 5.3+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate which provides a faster data rate (speed) and possibly improved battery life). It also comes with a Type-C for charging. Additionally, the speaker supports TF Card and FM Radio that provides you with more ways to play music beyond Bluetooth.
Asta WOLF TRAIL Specifications
Design: Circular shape, portable with carrying strap
Audio: 5W output, 55mm drivers for bass and clarity
Protection: IPX4 water resistance
Battery: 2000 mAh, 15 hours of playtime at 70% volume
Charging: Type-C charger
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3+EDR, TF Card, FM Radio support
Additional Features: Dual fusion mode for stereo sound
Colors: Carbon Black, Jungle Green, Navy Blue, Lavender
Asta WOLF TRAIL Price in Nepal and Availability
The Asta WOLF TRAIL is priced at NPR 1,999. You can purchase it from Hukut.
AYANEO is a Chinese company that manufactures handheld gaming computers. In 2024, the company officially launched the AYANEO Pocket S as a flagship Android handheld that features the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 gaming platform. The company has once again partnered with Qualcomm and launched its successor with Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 Platform this time. In this article, we will get into the depth of the newly launched AYANEO Pockect S2 including its features and availability.
AYANEO Pocket S2 Overview
At the 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, AYANEO officially announced the Pocket S2. Along with this, they also introduced the upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon G series platform.
Performance and Battery
Let’s begin with performance which is the main highlight of the device. The Pocket S2 is the first handheld to use the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 platform, offering significant upgrades over the previous G3 Gen 2. The new chipset has an 8-core CPU with 1 prime core, 5 performance cores, and 2 efficiency cores making it 30% faster than the Gen 2. Furthermore, on the graphic side, the improved Adreno A32 GPU with ray tracing support is 28% faster than the previous generation.
The company also claims that the Pocket S2 has the largest battery in its category. It supports fast charging which helps quickly recharge the device which reduces the wait times and allows for longer gaming sessions. However, the exact battery size is not specified.
The Pocket S2 keeps the brand’s signature slim design, and portable build with a CNC all-metal frame. The device also features an “Upgraded” Hall Joystick, Hall Liner Trigger for better control, and dual-axis vibration motors that enhance the gaming experience with realistic feedback. The display is a 6.3-inch 1440p IPS HD TrueColor screen with 466 ppi offering a fantastic visual experience.
Other Features
The device has an air intake grate on the back to improve heat management that ensures that the processor stays efficient. Also, it includes an ultra-large heat sink and an active cooling fan to improve heat dissipation. The handheld comes pre-installed with AYANEO’s own Android handheld management software including AYASpace and AYAHome. For faster and more reliable connections, the Pocket S2 features Wi-Fi 7.
Battery: Largest in its category with fast charging (exact size not specified)
Display: 6.3-inch 1440p IPS HD TrueColor Display, 466 ppi
Design: CNC all-metal frame, slim and portable
Control: Upgraded Hall Joystick, Hall Liner Trigger, dual-axis vibration motors
Cooling: Ultra-large heat sink, active cooling fan
Software: AYASpace and AYAHome pre-installed
Network: Wi-Fi 7 for faster, stable connections
AYANEO Pocket S2 Availability
The AYANEO Pocket S2 has been launched officially in Hong Kong and is available for pre-order for the price of HKD 5,487. When it launches in Nepal we can expect the price of AYANEO Pocket S2 to be around NPR 100,000.
Snapdragon is a well-known name when it comes to smartphones. But since 2023 Qualcomm has been making processors for gaming consoles as well. These gaming chips are part of the Snapdragon G series, which is separate from their smartphone processors. Recently, Qualcomm has expanded this series with three new chips designed for handheld gaming devices. In this article, we’ll dive into the details of these new chips.
Snapdragon G Series Overview
Qualcomm has introduced three new chips in the Snapdragon G series: Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, Snapdragon G2 Gen 2, and Snapdragon G1 Gen 2. These chips will power upcoming devices from brands like Ayaneo, OneXPlayer, and Retroid Pocket. Let’s break down the performance of each chip.
G3 Gen 3 and G2 Gen 2 performance
The G3 Gen 3 and G2 Gen 2 chips share a few features, so we’ll discuss them together before talking about the G1 Gen 2 chip separately.
The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 brings some major improvements. It has an 8-core CPU, consisting of 1 prime core, 5 performance cores, and 2 efficiency cores. This is 30% faster than the previous G3 Gen 2 CPU. On the graphics side, the new Adreno A32 GPU with ray tracking support which is 28% faster than its predecessor.
The Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 replaces the previous G2 Gen 1. It also has an octa-core Kyro CPU, but its layout is different with 1 prime, 4 performance, and 3 efficiency cores. This chip provides a 2.3x boost in CPU performance and a huge 3.8x increase in GPU capabilities over the previous version. The Adreno A22 GPU supports Snapdragon Game Super Resolution (upscaling) and Adreno Frame Motion Engine 2.0 (frame generation) but doesn’t support ray tracing.
Both chips support QHD+ displays at up to 144Hz. For connectivity, both include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and optional 5G support (sub-6GHz and mmWave).
G1 Gen 2 performance
The Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 is the most affordable option designed for cloud gaming. It features an octa-core Kyro CPU with 2 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, promising an 80% boost in CPU performance. The Adreno A12 GPU offers a 25% improvement over the previous generation Adreno A11. The G1 Gen 2 can support 1080p+ displays at up to 120Hz. It includes Wi-Fi (AC), Bluetooth 5.1, and optional 5G support.
Snapdragon G Series Chipsets Specifications
Specification
Snapdragon G3 Gen 3
Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
Chipset
Snapdragon G3 Gen 3
Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
CPU
8-core (1 prime, 5 performance, 2 efficiency)
8-core (1 prime, 4 performance, 3 efficiency)
8-core (2 performance, 6 efficiency)
GPU
Adreno A32 (28% faster)
Adreno A22 (3.8x faster GPU)
Adreno A12 (25% faster)
Display Support
QHD+ at up to 144Hz
QHD+ at up to 144Hz
1080p+ at up to 120Hz
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi (ac), Bluetooth 5.1
5G Support
Optional 5G (sub-6GHz & mmWave)
Optional 5G (sub-6GHz & mmWave)
Optional 5G
Snapdragon G Series Chipsets Availability
The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 will power upcoming devices like the Ayaneo Pocket S2, Ayaneo Gaming Pad, and OneXPlayer OneXSugar. The Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 will be in Retroid Pocket’s next-gen gaming handheld, though we don’t know the exact model. The Retroid Pocket Classic will be the first handheld to feature the Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 chip. However, we do not have the launch date yet.
Reports suggest that Huawei’s anticipated HarmonyOS-powered laptops may not launch in early 2025 as initially expected. Meanwhile, details about the company’s PC processor, Kirin X90, have surfaced online. This article will discuss more about the latest Kirin X90 and Huawei’s PC processor development.
Huawei’s PC Processor Development
Kirin X90 Chip
The Kirin X90 processor has recently appeared at China’s Information Security Evaluation Center. This follows last year’s reports about Huawei working on a dedicated PC chip scheduled for early 2025 release.
While some reports suggest performance comparable to Apple’s M2 chip, the Kirin X90 may not fully match the capabilities of Apple’s latest M-series processors or Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X platform.
Technical Specifications
According to rumors, the Kirin X90 features an 8-core Taishan v130 architecture with a base clock speed of 2.5GHz. Furthermore, it includes a 10-core GPU codenamed “Ma Liang 920.” The chip is likely manufactured using SMIC’s 7nm process technology.
Memory and Connectivity
The processor reportedly supports up to 32GB of LPDDR5-6400 RAM with a 128-bit bus offering 100GB/s bandwidth. Additionally, it can handle up to 2TB of SSD storage. For connectivity, the chip includes three USB-4 ports.
CPU: 8-core Taishan v130 architecture, 2.5GHz base frequency
GPU: 10-core “Ma Liang 920”
Memory: Up to 32GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM (128-bit bus, 100GB/s bandwidth)
Storage: Up to 2TB SSD
Ports: Three USB-4 ports
Huawei HarmonyOS Laptops Release and Availability
The original timeline pointed to a 2025 launch for Huawei’s HarmonyOS laptops. Now, recent reports indicate potential delays, though exact pricing and availability details remain unannounced.
Samsung has acquired ASML’s advanced TWINSCAN EXE:5000 High-NA EUV lithography machine to boost its 2nm chip manufacturing capabilities. This acquisition aims to address yield challenges for the upcoming Exynos 2600 processor.
Samsung’s High-NA EUV Acquisition
New Technology
Samsung received the TWINSCAN EXE:5000 High-NA EUV machine on March 15, 2025, at its Hwaseong Campus in South Korea. The advanced lithography equipment comes from ASML, the world’s only supplier of EUV machines.
Technical Capabilities
The new machine enables 8nm resolution with a 0.55 numerical aperture. Additionally, it increases transistor density by 2.9x compared to previous EUV systems. The equipment supports single-patterning at 2nm, which reduces manufacturing complexity.
Exynos Chip Challenges
Exynos 2500 Issues
Samsung originally planned to use the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 series. However, sub-par performance and low 3nm yield rates forced Samsung to exclude it. Instead, the company relied on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite for its flagship devices.
Current Yield Problems
February 2025 tests of Samsung’s 2nm process showed only a 30% yield, compared to TSMC’s 60%. The industry standard requires at least 60-70% yield for mass production. Furthermore, reports from November 2024 suggested the Exynos 2600 could face cancellation due to yields as low as 10-20%.
The High-NA EUV technology can enhance resolution and reduce defects. This could help Samsung reach the 60-70% yield needed to make 2nm production viable. The 2nm process would enable higher transistor density for the Exynos 2600. This could potentially lower power consumption compared to competitors like the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and Apple A19, both using TSMC’s 3nm N3P node.
Market Position
Samsung currently holds only 8.2% of the foundry market share, compared to TSMC’s 67.1%. If Samsung masters 2nm production with this new equipment, it could attract third-party customers and reduce reliance on Qualcomm and TSMC.
Chipset Comparison
Exynos 2600: 2nm process, ~30% current yield (aiming for 60-70%), Samsung
vivo has officially launched the V50 in Nepal for the year 2025. The device comes with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, a 6,000mAh battery, and Zeiss-branded cameras. This article will discuss everything about the latest Vivo V50, including its official price in Nepal.
vivo V50 Overview
Design and Display
The vivo V50 features a curved AMOLED display and a slim design despite its large battery. It comes in Rose Red, Starry Night, and Titanium Grey color options. The device includes an optical fingerprint scanner and stereo speakers. Whereas Vivo has also bagged IP68 and IP69 dust/water resistance for this phone.
The display measures 6.77 inches with a 120Hz refresh rate. It supports HDR content and reaches 1500 nits at peak and 1300 nits under sunlight (HBM mode).
The phone runs on the same processor as its predecessor. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is a decent chipset that can handle most games at a satisfactory level. However, people have also argued, that there has not been a single change in itself since Vivo V30.
It ships with Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15. vivo promises three years of Android updates and four years of security patches.
The V50 features a Zeiss-branded triple-camera setup, consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP front camera. The device supports Zeiss Multi-Focal Portraits, including Biotar Portrait Mode and 35mm B-Speed Mode. The Smart Aura Light enhances lighting conditions, and both front and rear cameras offer HDR support and 4K video recording.
Battery and Charging
The phone includes a 6,000mAh battery with 90W wired charging, an upgrade from its predecessor’s 5500 mAh battery and 80W charging. Meanwhile, the vivo V50 supports Wi-Fi 6 + 6GHz band.
The Vivo V50 price in Nepal is NPR 67,999 for the sole 12/26GB version. You can purchase this smartphone from the Hukut Store and get free Vivo TWS, with a 40% down payment EMI offer as well.
Google is rolling out an update to the Find My Device app that will allow you to not only track your devices but also see the location of friends and family who share their location with you. For now a beta version is available to use. Here’s what we know about this new feature.
Find My Device for location sharing
As the name suggests, Find My Device is an app that helps you find your Android devices including smartphones, tablets, headphones, and Wear OS smartwatches even when they’re offline. To use it, make sure you have signed in to your Google account, enabled location services, and turned on the Find My Device feature. To activate this feature go to Settings, tap Google All Services. Scroll down a bit and you will find “Find my Device” and tap Find your offline devices.
While you could already share locations in Google Maps with friends and family, the Find My Device app now lets you find both devices and people in one place. This makes it easier to find both things and people in one place. The map also shows the locations of friends sharing from Google Maps on iOS.
Location Sharing in Find My Device
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The main home screen is split into “Devices” and “People” tabs as you can see in the first image above. The second one notes that the location feature is still in the beta stage which means we will soon get the stable release. You can tap the new “People” tab to see the location of contacts who share their location with you. Furthermore, you can also see who you’re sharing your location with and adjust how long you share it. Once someone accepts your invitation, you’ll see their location on the map. Tapping on their name reveals details such as address and battery life.
Still in progress
This is a useful update, but it’s still being worked on. That’s because the map currently has a white background, making it hard to tell where a person or device is located. So we are hoping Google will get this fixed soon.
The iPhone 14 and the iPhone 16 had a baby and we got this phone, the iPhone 16e. And it’s fair to say that this is currently the most hated iPhone in 2025. If you watch all the reviews of this device on the internet, they have been pretty negative and I can’t say I don’t agree with them. $600 or some NPR 109,990 (when it comes here) for a single camera, 60 Hz screen, no magsafe, does seem like a lot.
And If you catch a good deal, we can actually get the iPhone 15 or 16 or something like the OnePlus 13, which is a proper flagship phone for a similar price. So, on today’s date, as we speak, Apple’s cheapest iPhone in 2025 is not worth its price!
iPhone 16e Specifications
Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
Chipset: A18 chip with a 16-core neural engine
Camera: 48MP wide, 12MP front
Battery: Up to 26 hours of video playback
Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
Operating System: iOS 18
Water Resistance: IP68
iPhone 16e Review
But let’s imagine we are in the year 2026 and at this time, the iPhone 16e makes more sense. So, if you look at Apple’s history of all their base products, iPhones, Macbooks and even iPads, Apple drastically drops their prices at the end of the year sales. Like this year, the iPhone 15 was available for 40,000 rupees, which is a great price.
And I am sure this phone will also experience good price drops eventually. So, I am going to skip a year and review this phone as a $450 or a 40,000 Rupee phone, because I am 100% sure, the iPhone 16e will be available for a better price, it has to be!
Design
Design
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Okay, first of all, the thing I love about base iPhones is their size. The iPhone 16e is the exact same size as the iPhone 14, the same body, same dimensions and I have to give it to Apple, this is one handy phone to use. Apple did tweak the back material a little bit, it’s more of a matte finish like the iPhone 16, but besides that, the hands on feel, the heft, everything resembles the iPhone 14 here.
Apple has cheaped out on the glass protection though – the iPhone 16e features the last gen Ceramic Shield glass, which is not as robust as the newer iPhones. But I am happy that the action button made its way here, so rather than just working as a mute switch, you can customize it for other functions as well. Plus, you also get the IP68 rating as the iPhone 16! Second angle—There is no camera button here, but I am sure no one is going to miss it anyway!
Display
Display
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The display side on the iPhone 16e is the exact replica of the iPhone 14. You get the same notch, same display quality, same 800 nits peak brightness, similar bezels and the same 60Hz screen.
In terms of quality, this is a great screen though, it’s really responsive, it’s well calibrated, it supports Dolby vision HDR, so quality-wise, I won’t complain.
My only gripe is with three things, first is the notch. I’ve gotten used to the dynamic island overtime, so that big notch looks a bit ugly and intrusive to me.
Second is the brightness, in sunny or extremely well lit conditions, visibility on the iPhone 16e is not the best, especially if you put it against the iPhone 16.
And third, no points for guessing, it’s the 60 Hz screen. I reviewed the S25 series and the OnePlus 13 before this, and that lag while app opening or the little micro stutters while scrolling is quite noticeable.
Battery
On the brighter side, that 60 Hz screen combined with a slightly larger battery on the iPhone 16e means that you can get great battery life on this phone.
And if you didn’t know, Apple had been relying on Qualcomm for their 5G modems previously, but on the iPhone 16e they have used their own C1 modem, which Apple claims is the most efficient 5G chip to ever be used on any iPhone. And in my testing, I can say that it’s true.
I am someone who is on mobile data all the time and on a typical day, I have been able to get around 7 hours of Screen on Time from the iPhone 16e, which is the most I have ever gotten from a base model iPhone. In comparison, the iPhone 16 gave me only 6 hours on a similar usage pattern, so battery life definitely is one of its strong suits.
Performance
Next, the performance is also something I am happy about on the iPhone 16e. Apple has used the same A18 chip on the iPhone 16e like we get on the iPhone 16, which means you get almost similar performance on both. Yes, you get one less GPU core on the iPhone 16e, but I haven’t experienced any difference in performance when comparing the 16e and 16 side by side.
Here are some screenshots of my gaming tests and you can see, PUBG runs very similarly on both, even the fps numbers in games like Genshin Impact is not that different.
It’s only when you run a GPU intensive benchmark that you will see a little bit of difference, but other than that, the variation is marginal, especially in day to day performance.
And because you get the latest A18 chip here, the iPhone 16e has support for Apple intelligence too – all the writing tools, clean up tools, everything, which is something you don’t get on older iPhones.
The only thing you have to know is that the thermal management on the iPhone 16e is a tad bit weaker than the iPhone 16.
Camera
Ok.. Next camera! And I have to say I am a bit disappointed to see the lack of an ultra wide camera here. Personally, it makes a lot of difference to me, I like shooting videos for my Instagram page from the ultra wide lens for that wider perspective and on the iPhone 16e, I cannot do that at all.
Daytime
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It’s got a single 48MP camera at the back and that’s all! And if you are wondering if this is the same sensor as the iPhone 16, well it’s not, it’s actually a much smaller sensor.
Now, that does not mean you will get drastically inferior photos from the iPhone 16e though. In broad daylight conditions, I got very similar photos from the iPhone 16 and the 16e. There is a little difference in the color tone, but besides that, the difference in details and dynamic range is quite small too.
Portrait
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The portraits look almost alike, you also get 2x lossless digital cropping option here, which means you can get good subject focus here. And in terms of the selfies, since you are getting the same camera as the iPhone 16, hence the output is identical.
Selfie camera
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However, I found 2 differences between the iPhone 16 and 16e’s cameras. First is, since the iPhone 16e has a smaller sensor, during night time, I have noticed more grains in the images, a lot more than the iPhone 16.
Second is, the iPhone 16e only has regular OIS and not sensor shift OIS like the iPhone 16, so when you shoot videos, you can notice a little more wobble. That’s not to say the footages lack stabilization completely, but as you can see in these samples, there is a difference!
Plus, you don’t get the option to shoot cinematic or portrait videos and you don’t have photographic styles like we get on the newer iPhones too.
Charging
Moving on, besides the camera, one of the other things I am not so happy about is the charging support. Wired charging is still the same at 20 watts, which is not a problem, but for some reason, there is no magsafe charging here.
There is wireless charging and you can get a magsafe compatible case if you absolutely want magnetic charging, but the speed is limited to just 7.5 watts, which is incredibly slow by 2025 standards.
iPhone 16e Pros and Cons
Pros:
Compact design
Good battery life
Solid performance
Cons:
overprice
No MagSafe (slow wireless charging)
60Hz display
Lacks ultra-wide camera and low-light performance
Weaker glass protection
iPhone 16e Review: Conclusion
So, in the end, I know all of you might be asking the same question MKBHD asked, who the hell is the iPhone 16e for? In 2025, for over 1 lakh rupees, this is sadly not the budget iPhone we expected Apple to launch!
Remember when Android users had to rely on third-party apps like ShareIt just to send a photo or file? Thankfully, those days are behind us! Android introduced Quick Share, which is a built-in feature that makes file transfers much easier. No extra apps, no hassle just simple quick sharing. And now Google is planning to make this sharing even easier and better. How? In this article, I will explain.
Quick Share gets quicker with QR codes!
Before we dive into the cool new update, let’s refresh your memory on Quick Share. It’s a built-in feature that lets you send and receive files from nearby devices in a flash. This feature was previously known as Nearby Share. So if you still see that name don’t worry, Quick Share is still doing its magic.
How does it work?
To send a photo, link, video, or document you just have to tap the “Share” button within any app, and there you are! Quick Share works on Android, ChromeOS, and even Windows devices, so you don’t need to install anything extra. The best part is that you don’t need the internet! Quick Share uses Bluetooth to connect devices directly, making file transfers smooth and offline. But if you have access to the internet, it is better to use it for faster transfer.
Quick Share first tries to find nearby devices wirelessly, but if it can’t you request the QR code. Right now, you have to tap a button to generate this code for sharing. So Google’s testing an update that makes the QR code appear automatically. No more extra taps! The QR code will show up right away on your Quick Share screen, making the process even faster.
Image: Android Authority
While this change isn’t available just yet, we expect it to roll out soon, and when it does, sharing files will be quicker and easier than ever!
I am the kind of person who is always hesitant to spend money on extra mobile data. One of the reasons is that as someone who doesn’t often spend time outside and remains in his house with WiFi practically available for most places, there is seldom use for mobile data. But I understand the need for it because either restaurants or places are hesitant to share their WiFi even if it means for a short period. On the flip side, WorldLink has done a tremendous job in providing free internet access across everywhere in the valley and even in Biratnagar where I mostly live. But the recent plan by NTA to shut down Worldlink’s free WiFi might force both me and people like me to use mobile data. Let’s dive in this article to discuss what this could mean in the coming future.
Free WiFi or Mobile data in Nepal?
Free WiFi
Free WiFi has been a blessing for many Nepalis. WorldLink’s free WiFi service covers over 14,000 locations across the country, including restaurants, malls, airports, and even some residential areas. This wide coverage has made it easy for people to stay connected without spending extra on mobile data.
The benefits of free WiFi are clear. It has played a huge role in supporting our growing cashless economy. With QR payments becoming more common, having free WiFi helps people complete transactions even when they don’t have mobile data. Many small businesses and street vendors now accept digital payments, which would be difficult without widely available free internet.
However, free WiFi isn’t without problems. Security risks are a major concern. When you connect to public WiFi, your data can be vulnerable to hackers. This security issue is actually one of the reasons the NTA is considering shutting down the service – though telecom companies losing profits is clearly the main driver.
Mobile Data
If free WiFi goes away, we’ll all need to rely more on mobile data. But is this really feasible for everyone?
Mobile data in Nepal has become more affordable over the years, but it’s still an extra expense many people don’t budget for. For students, freelancers, and people with limited incomes, having to pay for data packages could be a significant burden.
Mobile data is generally more reliable than free WiFi when it comes to connection stability. You don’t have to deal with the frustration of trying to connect to a crowded WiFi network or remembering different passwords. But mobile data isn’t perfect either – there are still many places in Nepal with poor network coverage. In some areas, both in the valley and outside, you might find yourself with no signal at all.
The potential shutdown of free WiFi mobility services will affect different people in different ways. For those who can afford it, switching to mobile data might just be a minor inconvenience. But for many others, it could limit their access to the internet and digital services.
The telecom companies argue that ISPs like WorldLink have an unfair advantage because they pay less for licenses and don’t need spectrum. While this is true, we should also consider the public benefit that free WiFi provides. Or at least this is how I feel.
