Last Updated on May 5, 2026
Nepal Telecom has launched 4G service in Pathibhara Temple, a famous pilgrimage site in Taplejung district. The service was launched from yesterday (Baishak 21, 2083). The new tower will serve Pathibhara temple premises and vicinity areas.
Pathibhara Temple is located at an altitude of 3794 meter from sea level, which is geographically a remote location site. The site covers 4 local bodies; Phungling Nagarpalika, Phaktanglung, Sirijangha, and Pathibhara Yangbaruk Gaun Palikas. People residing in the areas will be benefitted directly along with pilgrims and also support the tourism sector.
Now People there can easily make a contact with their families, and share photos, videos in real time. Previously, the rural area was missing such connectivity, which will now be connected to IT mainstream and support education, health and basic requirements of their daily life, including digital payment.
The site being one of the most difficult areas of the country, has steep mountain path, limited road access, and unpredictable weather. It was also difficult for the operator to install base station at such remote location.
Check out: Ntc data packs [Updated 2026]
Benefits to 4G in Pathibhara Temple area
The people from the area and the local bodies were struggling with the limited or no mobile connectivity, affecting their daily life.
With the 4G network access, the benefits to the local bodies are:
- Access to online education resources for students in remote areas
- Remote health services — consultations with healthcare providers
- Government e-services, reducing the need to travel to district centers
- Digital banking and QR-code commerce for residents and businesses
4G network access also helps the people to use it for rescue and support in case of emergency and health issue. It will also enable local businesses to use mobile banking, QR code payment for the payment and promote their businesses.
Ntc having a mandate to serve public not just in profitable markets, has just proved “Rastra ko Sanchar” in real sense. Nepal Telecom is on a mission to provide mobile network to all nooks and corners of the country, enabling digital inclusion for all. Recently, they launched mobile network via VSAT in Tsho-Rolpa Trekking route.
Apart from high-speed internet, Ntc users can also get HD quality calls via Ntc VoLTE, which will also setup instantly. To use 4G and VoLTE in such area, you need to have a 4G supported phone and your phone need to be in 4G mode.
