Last Updated on November 5, 2026
Summary✨
- Nepal’s broadband penetration reached 148.64% in FY 2082/83, with mobile broadband making up most connections.
- Fixed broadband penetration stood at 53.55%, while mobile broadband reached 95.09%, mainly from 4G services.
- Voice telephony penetration is at 104.16%, but internet services are gradually gaining market share in revenue.
- Voice services’ market share decreased from 82.16% to 73.79%, while internet services rose from 17.84% to 26.21%.
- NTA expanded telecom infrastructure by monitoring providers and deploying over 2,248 km of optical fiber.
Nepal’s broadband penetration reached 148.64% in FY 2082/83. At the same time, voice telephony penetration stood at 104.16%, according to the latest annual report published by the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA).
The figures indicate the growing reach of internet services across the country, with mobile broadband accounting for a major share of total connections.
Broadband and Voice Penetration in Nepal
According to the NTA report, fixed broadband penetration reached 53.55%. Meanwhile, mobile broadband penetration stood at 95.09%, comprising 92.52% from 4G and 2.57% from 3G services.
Voice telephony penetration, meanwhile, reached 104.16% based on the country’s population.
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Internet Services Gain Market Share
The NTA report also highlights a gradual shift in Nepal’s telecommunications market towards internet services.
In FY 2077/78, voice services accounted for 82.16% of the telecom market revenue, while internet and network service providers held a 17.84% share. This has changed quite a bit in recent years.
By FY 2081/82, the revenue share of voice services had declined to 73.79%, while internet and network services increased their share to 26.21%.
The competition between Nepal’s two major mobile operators has also narrowed. Nepal Telecom held 50.81% of voice service revenue in FY 2081/82, compared to Ncell’s 49.19%. In FY 2077/78, the respective shares were 46.87% and 53.12%.
NTA’s Monitoring and Telecom Infrastructure Expansion
During FY 2082/83, the NTA issued two new telecom licenses: one for internet services, including email, and another for basic telecommunications services.
The authority monitored 33 licensed service providers, including 29 internet service providers (ISPs), three network service providers, and one VSAT service user. It also conducted monitoring of five additional providers following complaints and initiated action where necessary.
Likewise, NTA received 339 complaints related to internet services and 96 concerning voice services. The authority said the complaints were resolved within the prescribed timeframe in coordination with the respective service providers.
Meanwhile, the Mid-Hill Highway and district headquarters connectivity project has reached 2,248.44 km of optical fiber deployment. An additional 220.994 km of fiber was laid during FY 2082/83 under the Rural Telecommunications Development Fund.
