There are 1.85 Crore 4G Users in Nepal, Ntc Leads Atop

There are over 1.85 crore 4G users in Nepal as per the latest NTA report. Among the users, majority of them are connected to the fourth-generation network of Nepal Telecom, and Ncell. Private operator Smart Cell takes a small cut of share in the advanced mobile broadband market in the country.

As per the Shrawan report, the total of LTE broadband users stand at 1 crore, 85 lakhs, 44 thousand, 4 hundred, and 50 subscribers. On a rare occasion, the total figure is a decline from the previous data. The Ashar report showed 1 crore, 85 lakh, 59 thousand, 5 hundred, and 22 users. That means the Nepali mobile network operators lost a slim 15 thousand and 72 users on the popular broadband network.

4G users in Shrawan, 2079	4G users in Ashar, 2079	Growth
18,544,450	18,559,522	15,072↓

In terms of the subscribers’ total, Nepal Telecom leads the 4G broadband with the highest customer base followed by private telco Ncell. Another privately-owned company Smart Cell’s number of total subscribers have been inconsistent in recent months.

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4G Users in Nepal Among the Three Operators

NTA’s latest report shows Ntc adding 2 lakh, 52 thousand, 7 hundred, and 19 new users to its 4G LTE network. Till Shrawan, the government-backed telco registered 1 crore, 15 lakh, 50 thousand, 1 hundred, and 81 subscribers. The company also provides Voice over LTE (VoLTE) for HD voice calls to let users use both 4G broadband and calls simultaneously.

Private telco Ncell had a rare regress in the same period after losing 2 lakh, 55 thousand, 9 hundred, and 5 customers. The company now serves a over 68.5 lakh users on its fast 4G network. Like Ntc, the Axiata-owned operator has also rolled out VoLTE service commercially which is available to a select few devices for now.

Smart Cell, continues to be inconsistent with its customer base total. The telco lost over 11 thousand 4G users in a single month and that brings its tally down to 1 lakh 34 thousand, 4 hundred, and 96 users.

Mobile Network Operators	4G users in Nepal Shrawan, 2079	4G users in Nepal Ashar, 2079	Growth
Ntc	11,550,181	11,297,462	252,719
Ncell	6,859,773	7,115,678	-255,905
Smart Cell	134,496	146,382	-11,886

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At the moment, 4G is Nepal’s most reliable and efficient mobile broadband network but soon Nepal will embark on the next-generation cellular standard. Ntc is in advanced stage for its 5G trials that will herald a new mobile broadband revolution in the country. For now, 4G is our solution for mobile internet.

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