The number of fiber broadband internet users has crossed 32.49 lakh. Likewise, the fixed wired broadband connection reached 33.62% of the market proportion, the latest MIS report from the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) states.
According to the report, there are thirty-two lakh, forty-nine thousand, and forty-two users on fiber broadband connections recorded as of Chaitra, 2080. The figure improved by seventy-three thousand, one hundred, and twenty-four subscriptions from Falgun.
Fiber internet users, Chaitra 2080 | Fiber internet users, Chaitra 2080 | Difference |
3,249,042 | 3,175,918 | 73,124↑ |
In Falgun, there were thirty-one lakh, seventy-five thousand, and nine hundred and eighteen fiber internet users. So, the total increased by seventy-three thousand, one hundred, and twenty-four in between the two months.
If we go by NTA’s 1 connection to 4.37 subscribers ratio, the figure would translate to one crore, forty-one lakh, ninety-eight thousand, and three hundred fourteen total subscribers.
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Customer base
WorldLink continues to stay atop the ISP leaderboard in terms of user base. The Kathmandu-based private ISP boasts eight lakh, ninety-eight thousand, nine hundred thirty-five unique customers. The company added a whopping over 10 thousand customers in a single month. It’s the only ISP in Nepal to reach the 8 lakh customer milestone.
Dish Home, Nepal’s second largest internet service provider in Nepal boasts three lakh, sixty-two thousand, one hundred and thirty-five users. The company entered ISP service in 2020 and has also launched its own iTV IPTV service.
Another top private ISP, Vianet has a base of thirty-two lakh, five thousand, and four unique customers across Nepal. It’s the first company in Nepal to launch an XGS-powered 2 Gbps fiber internet package. It’s also the first to bring many technologies in Nepal such as fiber internet, and IPTV.
![Vianet Launches 2 Gbps Internet based on XGS Fiber Technology](https://www.nepalitelecom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Vianet-Launches-2-Gbps-Internet-based-on-XGS-Fiber-Technology.jpg)
Likewise, Classic Tech increased its user base to three lakh, eight thousand, and one hundred fifty-two in Chaitra, 2080. You can get up to 1 Gbps internet plan from Classic Tech.
The government-backed company Nepal Telecom (NTC) has steadily grown its stakes in the fiber internet market with its FTTH: NT Fiber service. NTA reports that the company has two lakh, ninety-three thousand, four hundred and eighty-four users.
Private ISP Subisu fell just behind Ntc with a customer base of two lakh, ninety-two thousand, eight hundred and eighty-five.
similarly, CG Net, Chaudhary Group’s internet venture has evolved in recent months expanding beyond Kathmandu and growing its customers. As of Chaitra, 2080, the country’s bludgeoning speed war harbinger amassed sixty-nine thousand, six hundred, and ninety-three users across the country. Recently, CG Net introduced WiFi 6 packages with 2x faster internet speed and 20 simultaneous connections.
In summary: Fiber Internet Users in Nepal: Latest 2024
Internet service providers | Fiber users in Chaitra, 2080 | Fiber users in Falgun, 2080 | Difference |
WorldLink | 898,935 | 885,563 | 13,372↑ |
Dish Home | 362,135 | 356,178 | 5,957↑ |
Vianet | 325,004 | 319,398 | 5,606↑ |
Classic Tech | 308,152 | 304,986 | 3,166↑ |
Nepal Telecom | 293,484 | 288,677 | 4,807↑ |
Subisu | 292,885 | 291,752 | 1,133↑ |
CG Net | 69,693 | 68,892 | 801↑ |
As the report shows, all the major ISPs increased their customer base in Chaitra 2080. Changes in the customer base are subject to fluctuations and we will update them when NTA releases its next report.
Also read: How to Get Wifi Internet Connection at Home in Nepal?
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