Last Updated on June 30, 2026
Summary✨
- Nepal Telecom launched 4G service in Murmatap, enhancing connectivity in a popular area near Rara Lake.
- This service offers fast data and high-quality voice for locals and tourists, supporting the digital economy.
- Tourists can now share experiences easily on social media, promoting tourism in the Rara region.
- The 4G tower will also serve as a repeater for remote areas, improving telecom services in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.
- Nepal Telecom aims to realize the vision of Digital Nepal by expanding access to modern telecommunications services.
Nepal Telecom has started 4G service in Murmatap, situated in the popular tourist spot located in the Mugu district, known for its beautiful view of Rara Lake. The service started on Asar 15, 2083. The launch of the 4G network allows users to enjoy fast data and high-quality voice, which is helpful for locals and tourists for everyday use and the digital economy.
Murmatap, located within the Rara National Park area, is a very popular destination for viewing the unique scenery of Rara Lake. The place offers panoramic views of Rara Lake, various mountain ranges, and the Karnali and Far-Western provinces. Every year, it attracts thousands of tourists for its scenic beauty. Now with next-generation connectivity available, the place will have more benefits in relation to broadband and other telecom services. Users can also use the VoLTE service to enjoy the HD voice service.
So far, NTC 4G coverage has reached around 99%. The latest expansion means it is closer to all-Nepal penetration.
Benefits after Nepal Telecom brings 4G to Murmatap
With NTC 4G service in Murmatap, tourists, locals, and trekkers will be able to easily use high-speed mobile internet services. This service provides reliable communication facilities along the trekking route as well as in the Murmatap area. Now, tourists can easily share their travel experiences, photos, videos, and live updates through social media.
The company believes that expanding access to modern telecommunications services in the area will further support tourism promotion in the Rara region. In addition, local hotels, homestays, businessmen, and service recipients will be able to use various digital services more easily, which is expected to positively contribute to local economic activities.
The tower installed for 4G service operation will not only provide services in the Murmatap area but will also act as a repeater station for expanding telecom services in remote Himalayan areas, including Humla and Bajura. It is believed that this will further strengthen the quality and access of Nepal Telecom’s mobile and data services in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.
Nepal Telecom, realizing its responsibility as ‘Communication of the Nation’, continues to expand access to cutting-edge telecommunications services and information technology from accessible to the most remote areas of the country. The company says that it remains committed to making the vision of Digital Nepal a reality by increasing the access, quality, and reliability of services in the coming days as well.
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It’s worth noting that Nepal Telecom has operated 4G services at full capacity in the Rara Lake area since Mangsir 19, 2076.
