- The current number of fiber broadband internet users in Nepal has surpassed 32.38 lakhs..
- Likewise, the fixed wired broadband connection has reached an encouraging 48.53% in population penetration proportion, the latest MIS report of the Nepal.
- According to the report, NTA recorded 32 lakh, 38 thousand, 6 hundred, and 37 fiber internet users..
The current number of fiber broadband internet users in Nepal has surpassed 33.66 lakhs. Likewise, the fixed wired broadband connection has reached an 50.45% in population penetration proportion, the latest MIS report from the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) for Poush 2082 highlights. During this month, most of the prominent internet service providers (ISPs) achieved decent growth to their existing user base. We have all the details below.
According to the NTA report for Poush 2082, there are 33 lakh, 66 thousand, and 588 fiber internet users in Nepal. The number is an increase of over 24 thousand from Mangsir of 2082 when it was recorded 33 lakhs, 41 thousand, and 809 on fiber network across the country.
| Fiber internet users, Poush 2082 | Fiber internet users, Mangsir 2082 | Difference |
| 3,366,588 | 3,341,809 | 24,779 ↑ |
Customer base of major ISPs
WorldLink continues to dominate the fiber internet landscape in Nepal with the highest customer base. As per the NTA report for Poush, the private ISP now boasts over 10.52 lakh fiber internet users across Nepal. Its growth rate also remains high and consistent at over 8 thousand.
At second continues Dish Home with over 3.83 lakh customers after adding about 1500 new subscriptions in a month period. Another private ISP Vianet has climbed to the third in the rank with over 3.46 lakh customers, dethroning Nepal Telecom off its perch. The state telco famous for its NT Fiber FTTH service now stands at fourth with of over 3.43 lakh customers.
Likewise, Classic Tech is at fifth with over 2.71 lakh users. The company brought in another 4 thousand plus customers in a month. Subisu maintains its strong position at sixth with over 2.57 lakh users while CG Net is also furthers its growth trajectory creating a base of over 85 thousand as of Poush 2082. Despite staying at seventh on the list, the ISP is the harbinger of the famous internet speed war in Nepal after debuting its sensational 120 Mbps internet plan in 2021.
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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, Nepal Telecom and Dish Home have solidly improved their profile going toe-to-toe against each other. The state-backed company made phenomenal strides in FY 2081/82 and continues to do 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 | Poush, 2082 | Mangsir, 2082 | Difference |
| WorldLink | 1,052,780 | 1,044,265 | 8,515 |
| Dish Home | 383,816 | 382,365 | 1,451 |
| Vianet | 346,177 | 340,032 | 6,145 |
| Nepal Telecom | 343,987 | 341,517 | 2,470 |
| Classic Tech | 271,801 | 267,478 | 4,323 |
| Subisu | 257,234 | 255,846 | 1,388 |
| CG Net | 85,713 | 85,409 | 304 |
Also read: How to Get Wifi Internet Connection at Home in Nepal?
As it stands, Dish Home’s rise in the ISP market is likely to redefine the country’s internet market in the coming months. This is giving Nepal Telecom and other private ISPs food for thought to derive strategies to stay more competitive in the market.
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.
