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NT slashes SMS rate

KATHMANDU: Nepal Telecom (NT) has reduced SMS rates by half for Dashain-Tihar season. An SMS will cost Rs 0.62 — including all taxes. The reduction will be valid only for GSM — for both pre-paid and post-paid — and CDMA services starting from September 24 to October 7. However the charges for SMS to other service providers´ phone numbers will remain same. The regular charges on NT´s SMS stands at Rs 1 for each SMS (excluding taxes). — HNS

Philips Big Deal offer

KATHMANDU: Jyoti Group — sole distributors of Philips TV in Nepal — brings Big Deal offer this Dashain and Tihar. This offer not only guarantees Philips unmatchable goodies upto Rs 2,000 but also a chance to win upto Rs 100,000, said the company. Philips TV comes with superior technology and vast range from 14” to 29” with Ultra slim screens and offers true

value for money. — HNS