The current number of fiber broadband internet users in Nepal has surpassed 32.19 lakhs. Likewise, the fixed wired broadband connection has reached an encouraging 48.25% in population penetration proportion, the latest MIS report of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) states for Ashar 2082 highlights.
According to the report, NTA recorded 32 lakh, 19 thousand, 3 hundred, and 91 fiber internet users. In Jestha, it was 31 lakh, 77 thousand, and 400 fiber internet users in Nepal. That means, Nepali ISPs made a decent growth of over 41 hundred FTTH internet users in a one-month period.
| Fiber internet users, Ashar- 2082 | Fiber internet users, Jestha- 2082 | Difference |
| 3,219,391 | 3,177,400 | 41,991↑ |
Customer base of major ISPs
WorldLink remains atop on the list of the top ISPs in Nepal with over 10.12 lakh users. The company grew its base further upwards by bringing in about 5 thousand users in a single month period. Dish Home, likewise, has again cemented its place at second on the list with over 3.61 lakh user base. It’s also grew its customer base by over 4.6 thousand between Ashar and Jestha of 2082.
At third is Nepal Telecom (NTC) which serves over 3.29 lakh fiber internet customers with its NT Fiber internet. Similarly, Vianet remains at 4th with over 3.19 lakh fiber users while the fifth-placed Subisu lost over 6 thousand users and that reduces its base to just below 3 lakhs.
Classic Tech raised its base by over two thousand. The Kathmandu-based ISP now has over 1.86 lakh customers while CG Net continues its growth momentum reaching its total customer figure to over 82 thousand.
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In summary: Fiber Internet Users in Nepal: Latest 2025
As you can see in the table below, private ISP WorldLink remains the heavyweight in the industry. However, Dish Home and Nepal Telecom has solidly improved their profile going toe-to-toe against each other. The state-backed company made phenomenal strides in FY 2081/82 and continues so in FY 2082/83 too. Dish Home is seeing no signs of regression either. Here are some of the top ISPs in Nepal from the latest NTA report.
| ISPs | Ashar, 2082 | Jestha, 2082 | Difference |
| WorldLink | 1,012,419 | 1,007,434 | 4,984 ↑ |
| Dish Home | 361,394 | 356,765 | 4,629 ↑ |
| Nepal Telecom | 329,094 | 326,849 | 2,245 ↑ |
| Vianet | 319,008 | 315,770 | 3,238 ↑ |
| Subisu | 299,225 | 305,842 | 6,617 ↓ |
| Classic Tech | 186,438 | 184,162 | 2,276 ↑ |
| CG Net | 82,860 | 81,739 | 1,121 ↑ |
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As it stands, Dish Home’s rise in the ISP market is likely to redefine the country’s internet market in the coming month. This will give Nepal Telecom and other private ISPs food for thought to derive strategies to stay competitive.
What do you think of this new dimension in Nepal’s ISP market competition? Will Dish Home continue its momentum against NT? And what of Classic Tech and CG Net? Will they see substantial growth in the future to stay relevant? Do share your opinion with us in our comment section below.
