The current number of fiber broadband internet users in Nepal has surpassed 31 lakh. Likewise, the fixed wired broadband connection is now at 46.49% in population penetration proportion, the latest MIS report of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) states for Baisakh 2082 highlights.
According to the report, there are 31 lakh, 32 thousand, 3 hundred, and 50 fiber internet users as of Baisakh 2082. Previously in Chaitar, 2081, the number stood 31 lakh, 30 thousand, 6 hundred, and 55 users on fiber network. That means, Nepali ISPs made a slim growth of over 16 hundred FTTH interent users in a month period.
| Fiber internet users, Baisakh- 2082 | Fiber internet users Chaitra- 2081 | Difference |
| 3,132,350 | 3,130,655 | 1695 ↑ |
Customer base of major ISPs
WorldLink has over 10 lakh customers on its fiber internet network. The company grew its base by over 3 thousand new subscribers from Chaitra 2081. At second is the government-backed company Nepal Telecom (NTC) with over 3 lakh and 25 thousand users. It’s at second because as an ISP, it provides wireless internet services to over 25 thousand users. It’s growth in the table attributes to the popularity of NT Fiber internet service.
Dish Home only provides fiber internet service and its base is a healthy 3.50 lakh across Nepal. The company is bridging its gap with NTC in recent months. Likewise, Subisu and Vianet come at 4th and 5th positions with over 3.10 lakh and 2.45 lakh users, respectively.
Classic Tech, another private ISP has over 1.82 lakh customers. In the meantime, CG Net continues maintain its growth reaching a total of over 80 thousand customers. It’s likely to continue more growth in the coming months as it continues service expansion across major cities. Classic Tech has recently launched a 1 Gbps enterprise pro pack for businesses.
In summary: Fiber Internet Users in Nepal: Latest 2025 with market share
As you can see in the table below, private ISP WorldLink remains the heavyweight in the industry. However, Nepal Telecom has solidly improved its rank going toe-to-toe with private entities. The state-backed company has made phenomenal strides in FY 2081/82. Here are some of the top ISPs in Nepal with their market share from the latest NTA report.
| ISPs | Baisakh, 2082 | Chaitra, 2081 | Difference |
| WorldLink | 1,003,643 | 1,000,623 | 3,020 ↑ |
| Nepal Telecom | 325,182 | 323,105 | 2,077 ↑ |
| Dish Home | 350,406 | 346,779 | 3,627 ↑ |
| Subisu | 310,294 | 312,627 | 2,333 ↓ |
| Vianet | 245,945 | 245,154 | 791 ↑ |
| Classic Tech | 182,287 | 180,300 | 1,987 ↑ |
| CG Net | 80,854 | 79,983 | 871 ↑ |
Also read: How to Get Wifi Internet Connection at Home in Nepal?
As it stands, Ntc’s rise in the ISP market is likely to redefine the country’s internet market in the coming month. This will give 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? Are we now witnessing a new era in the internet landscape post speed-war? Do share your opinion with us in our comment section below.
