Ntc and Ncell continue their domination in 4G broadband service in Nepal with the high-speed mobile broadband users now reaching a total of 1.94 crores. The latest data from Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) shows another month of subscription increase for the network.
| Ntc 4G users in Falgun | Ntc 4G users in Magh | Difference |
| 1,94,88,294 | 1,92,03,771 | 284,523↑ |
According to the data, there were 1 crore, 92 lakhs, 3 thousand, and 771 4G users in Nepal till Magh, 2079. In Falgun, the figure increased to 1 crore, 94 lakhs, 88 thousand, and 294 4G users. The telcos increased around 2.85 lakhs in new subscribers in a single-month period. Despite losing its operating license, Smart Cell still remains in operation at its slimmest in some parts of Nepal. At the same time, Nepal Telecom and Ncell remain the market leaders.
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4G users in Nepal among Ntc, Ncell, and Smart Cell
As per the latest data, Ntc has the highest 4G users in Nepal with 1 crore, 23 lakhs, 57 thousand, and 902 subscribers. In Magh, the same figure stood at 1 crore, 21 lakhs, 97 thousand, and 344 meaning the state-backed telco added over 1.6 lakh new users to its 4G base.
| 4G operators in Nepal | 4G users in Falgun, 2079 | 4G users in Magh, 2079 | Difference |
| Nepal Telecom (NTC) | 1,23,57,902 | 1,2,197,344 | 160,558 |
| Ncell | 7,023,316 | 6,899,351 | 123,965 |
| Smart Cell | 107,076 | 107,076 | NA |
Likewise, private operator Ncell Axiata also increased its base. Till Magh, the company was serving 68 lakhs, 99 thousand, and 351 users adding 54 thousand and 435 users. But with Falgun data, its 4G base has grown to 70 lakhs, 23 thousand, and 316 users.
Another private network Smart Cell has 1 lakh, 7 thousand, and 76 4 subscribers. The telco’s Magh and Falgun data are similar which means the regulator couldn’t adjust the new figures for the latest report.
4G remains the king
4G is the most popular network in Nepal right now with the connectivity ever-expanding to more corners around the country. Ntc has taken its 4G service to over 98% of local levels while Ncell is also active in its service extension.
As for Ntc, the operator is on the cusp of bringing this 5G network trial to the public. Currently, it is testing the network inside its offices in Kathmandu (Bagmati), Pokhara (Bagmati), and Birgunj (Madhesh) and will soon launch the service to all the provinces. The company says that launching 4G or upgrading to it will help it with a 5G upgrade later as it plans on Nsa architecture for the next-generation network in the initial stages. In the meantime, Ncell is also seeking approval from NTA to start its own 5G trial.
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After Smart lost its network, Nepal’s telecommunication market has now seen a complete duopoly of Ntc and Ncell. The next operator’s entry is not expected soon but is much desired.
