The number of 4G users stands at 2.51 crore in Nepal. At the same time, mobile broadband is 89.40% in market proportion, the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) highlights in its latest MIS report for Falgun, 2081.
As per the NTA report for Falgun, the number of 4G users in Nepal is at 2 crore, 51 lakh, 15 thousand, 7 hundred, and 69. It’s a decrease from the previous month by over 81 thousand. In Magh 2081, the authority recorded 2 crore, 51 lakh, 97 thousand, and 41 users on 4G broadband.
The table below highlights the 4G user data of Nepal between Falgun and Magh, 2081.
| 4G users in Falgun, 2081 | 4G users in Magh 2081 | Difference |
| 25,115,769 | 25,197,041 | 81,272↓ |
Despite this unexpected fall in user base figure, the 4G growth reached over 4 lakh customers in the past 5 months.
The change in figures is common but the gist is that 4G dominates Nepal’s mobile broadband scene courtesy of Nepal Telecom and Ncell. They both have a strong GSM mobile service presence throughout the country and provide a range of 4G-backed data packs for their customers. Also, both provide carrier aggregation (CA) technology for their 4G users which further enhances users’ 4G experience with faster data speeds, low interference and latency.
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Both Ntc and Ncell dominate the 4G scene in Nepal
Ntc and Ncell both provide 4G services via their nationwide GSM mobile networks. According to the NTA, as of Falgun, 2081, Ntc connects 1 crore, 33 lakh, 57 thousand, 7 hundred, and 69 users. Similarly, Ncell boasts 1 crore, 17 lakh, 58 thousand users on its 4G network.
But the report shows thatboth copanies lost some subscribers in a month period. While Ntc lost about 17 thousand users, Ncell lose over 64 thousand.
The fluctuations in statistics are common but 4G is the best Nepal has to offer. So, both comapnies may recoup their users in the coming months.
Here are the numerical stats of both the companies from Falgun and Magh, 2081.
| Telecom companies | Falgun 2081 | Magh 2081 | Difference |
| Nepal Telecom (NTC) | 13,357,769 | 13,374,691 | 16,922↓ |
| Ncell | 11,758,000 | 11,822,350 | 64,350↓ |
Both NT and Ncell provide 4G SIM by default which has further helped expand 4G connectivity in Nepal. These SIM cards also support VoLTE which provides HD calls. Currently, both NT and Ncell are at work for the 5G network in Nepal, while the exact timeline for the commercial launch is not known yet.
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Still a need to focus on 4G quality of service
Both Ntc and Ncell have a profound impact on Nepal’s telecommunication industry. They play a significant role in the country’s digital transformation and connectivity. However, their service quality can still improve. Judging by NTA’s drive test reports, the two companies can do more to enhance their voice and data services to a satisfying extent.
Dependency on connectivity is not a luxury now, but a need, and 4G elevates our ways of life thanks to its high-speed capacity. From paying on smartphones to video-calling, VoLTE, etc., the advanced mobile broadband service has transformed lives. We just need more improvement to unlock more fruits from cellular technology.
Having said that, there are still some users who do not wish to enjoy the 4G connectivity and stick with older technology like 2G, and 3G. The reasons include less awareness of 4G, up to 2G/3G support on their mobile, old phones (not supporting 4G), Old SIM, blaming 4G for using more battery and data volume, etc. at a time when we are contemplating whether it’s time to quit 3G.
Anyway, Nepal’s telcos have made their decision on quitting legacy mobile networks. Nepal Telecom has announced that it will phase out 2G service on 1800 MHz. Similarly, Ncell plans to switch off 3G network by 2026. So, sooner than later, you will have only 4G and above connecrtivitry support on your phone.
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