Nepal’s total 4G User Base Reach 1.84 Crores Mark, Ntc Continues to Lead

The number of 4G users in Nepal shows over 1.84 crores according to Nepal Telecommunication (NTA)’s latest MIS report for Mangsir. The total subscription increased slightly from one month from Kartik, 2079. Nepal Telecom (NTA), Ncell, and Smart Cell provide 4G in Nepal with varying coverage and services.

According to the data, there are currently 1 crore, 84 lakhs, 84 thousand, and 94 4G subscribers across all telecom networks in Nepal. In Kartik, the report showed the total 4G subscribers at 1 crore, 83 lakhs, 63 thousand, and 680 meaning that the telcos added 1 lakh, 20 thousand, and 414 new users in one month.

4G users in Mangsir, 2079	4G users in Kartik, 2079	Growth
1,84,84,094	1,83,63,680	1,20,414↑

Out of the major operators, the government-backed company has the largest customer base and continues to lead. Ncell follows second, while Smart Cell rests at 3^rd with a very low subscription figure.

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How many 4G users do Ntc, Ncell, and Smart Cell have?

The operator has 1 crore, 15 lakhs, 50 thousand, and 181 4G users as per the Mangsir MIS report. The telco’s data remains the same for both months and it could have been because it couldn’t provide the data to the regulator.

Private operator Ncell Axiata saw its 4G subscription fall by 1 lakh, 30 thousand, and 990 as its total base comes to 68 lakhs, 19 thousand, and 623 across the country.

Smart Cell incurred the worst among all. The telco lost another 13 thousand, 261 user on its 4G network. The telco suffers from its financial woes and has translated in its subscribers’ figures in recent months. As per the report, the company has 1 lakh, 14 thousand, and 290 users on its 4G broadband network.

4G operators	4G users in Mangsir, 2079	4G users in Kartik, 2079	Difference
Nepal Telecom (NTC)	1,15,50,181	1,15,50,181	NA
Ncell	68,19,623	6950,613	130,990↓
Smart Cell	1,14,290	1,27,551	13,261↑

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4G is still the best network before 5G sweeps over

Currently, 4G remains the best cellular broadband network available for us and it doesn’t disappoint. It is able to help users download/upload large-size files, stream videos, and whatnot. And it has helped the government bridge the digital gap in Nepal.

Nepal is on the brink of 5G reach as Ntc has started a 5G trial in Kathmandu, the fourth-generation network will see its relevance recede over the years. For now, 4G is Nepal’s best possible network and it also fulfills all the internet needs of most users.

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