Internet Franchise Association of Nepal (IFAN) is the central non-profit apex body uniting Internet Service Provider (ISP) franchisees, last-mile network operators, and digital service distributors across all 7 provinces of Nepal, headquartered in Itahari, Koshi Province.
Registered HQ Office
Itahari Sub-Municipality, Ward No. 4, Sunsari District, Koshi Province, Nepal.
Internet Franchise Association of Nepal (IFAN) was established as an autonomous, non-profit, non-governmental association under the Nepal Associations Registration Act, 2034 B.S. (संस्था दर्ता ऐन २०३४). Registered at District Administration Office (DAO), Sunsari, IFAN represents local internet franchisees, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) distribution partners, and cable operators.
Our association bridge the gap between large Telecommunication Companies / ISPs and local franchise entrepreneurs. We advocate for fair regulatory frameworks with Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA), Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) pole rental disputes, and local municipality licensing policies.
Dedicated strictly to social service and franchise member welfare.
Democratically elected executive committee from all provinces.
Ensuring balanced franchise revenue sharing & SLA agreements.
Collective bargaining for reasonable pole rental rates.
Upskilling fiber technicians in splicing, OTDR & FTTH design.
Legal aid & representation in dispute settlements.
To safeguard rights, security, and capital investment of internet franchise holders against illegal monopolies and unfair contract terms.
To advise the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) and NTA on realistic digital transformation & broadband policies.
Setting standardized optical fiber cabling safety, neat aerial wire management, and swift customer grievance redressal mechanisms.
IFAN is governed strictly by its approved Constitution (Bidhan) registered with DAO Sunsari as per Section 6 of Associations Registration Act 2034.
Composed of President, Vice-President, General Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Members elected democratically in Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Annual financial accounts are audited by a Registered Auditor and submitted annually to DAO Sunsari and Inland Revenue Office (IRO).
Form formulated in accordance with the Constitution of Internet Franchise Association of Nepal and Nepal Associations Registration Act 2034.
To: Executive Committee, IFAN, Itahari, Sunsari
Located in the hub of Koshi Province - Itahari Sub-Municipality
IFAN Central Office, Ward No. 4, Itahari Sub-Municipality, Sunsari District, Koshi Province, Nepal.
+977-25-580000 / +977-98520XXXXX
Sun - Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
info@ifan.org.np / membership@ifan.org.np
Our association legal cell provides dedicated advice regarding NTA regulations and contract disputes.
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