Thamel, a popular tourist hub in Kathmandu, is all set to become the first Wi-Fi internet zone in Nepal. Mercantile Communications Pvt. Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Thamel Tourism Development Council (TTDC) on April 8, 2011 to this effect. As per the agreement, Mercantile will make technical and financial investment for the development of Wi-Fi facility. This agreement will help develop Thamel into Wi-Fi destination, providing easy and quality internet service to tourists and entrepreneurs.