Bhutan enhances technological services

Thimphu, August 10: Communication facilities in Bhutan have been expanding in recent years. The Bhutan Telecom has decided that its B Mobile service will be extended to Bumthang in central part of the country.

Construction of tower in the district has begun and selling of phone sets and sim cards have started in the local market.

Earlier, it was said that the service will be available by June this year.

Similarly, Druknet, the only ISP in the country said its service will be enhanced in six districts by January 2007.  Thence, the Bhutanese customers will be accessed to 512 kbps internet service, much better than the present service. Bhutan News Service