Ntc surpasses the 2 lakh fiber users mark, competing with private ISPs without speed war packages

The total number of unique fiber internet subscribers has reached over 23.87 lakhs in Nepal. And interestingly, government-backed Nepal Telecom (NTC) has surpassed the 2 lakh base milestone becoming another of the few companies with over 2 lakh customer base. The latest NTA report highlights that internet service providers (ISPs) added over 40 thousand new customers in a single-month period. 

As per the report, there are 23 lakhs, 87 thousand, and 794 unique fiber broadband subscribers across Nepal as of Mangsir, 2079. In Kartik, the figure stood at 23 lakhs, 45 thousand, and 333 meaning the companies added 42 thousand, and 461 new users to their fixed broadband fiber network.

Unique fiber users in Nepal, Mangsir 2079	Unique fiber subscribers in Nepal, Kartik 2079	Difference
23,87,794	23,45,333	42,461↑

The regulator holds a 4.32 ratio to calculate the total users using the fiber internet. Taking that into consideration there are a total of 1 crore, 3 lakh 39 thousand, and 229 fiber users. The figure includes fixed-line internet services comprising fiber and ADSL. The report shows that private ISPs not including Ntc contributed 94 lakhs, 25 thousand, and 208 users while the government-backed telco represents 9 lakhs, 14 thousand, and 20 users.

Total fiber users	ISPs	Ntc (Fiber+ADSL)
1,03,39,229	94,25,208	9,14,021

There are 59 ISPs actively providing fiber internet services in Nepal. We include the major ISPs based on their subscriber base and the market hold in general.

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Major ISPs with fiber Internet Users base

SN	ISPs	Mangsir, 2079	Kartik, 2079	Growth
1	WorldLink	7,16,870	7,02,679	14,191↑
2	Classic Tech	2,58,242	2,53,047	5,195↑
3	Vianet	2,52,355	2,48,498	3,857↑
4	Subisu	2,39,163	2,38,191	972↑

In terms of the subscriber base, there is no competition for WorldLink. The Kathmandu-based private ISP tops the industry with an overreaching 7 lakh, 16 thousand, and 870 unique customers. The company added another blistering 14 thousand, and 191 new customers in a single month, the NTA report shows.

Classic Tech which has outpaced other leading ISPs in adding new customers in recent years, added over 5 thousand new customers taking its total base to 2 lakhs, 58 thousand, and 242 subscribers. Likewise, another leading company Vianet has taken its tally to over 2.52 lakh adding around 4 thousand new customers in a month.

Subisu had the lowest number in terms of customer growth adding 972 new users to its fiber internet network. The pioneer of cable internet in Nepal now remains one of the major ISPs with 2 lakhs, 39 thousand, and 163 users.

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Unfazed and unbothered, Ntc clinches a fiber internet milestone | Reaches 2 lakh customer mark

What is interesting is that Ntc’s customer growth shows no let-up. The company responsible for its popular and now-dated berated ADSL service has been growing its unique subscriber base despite having to compete with private ISPs. More so, it has not entered the speed war nor has it offered any noticeable high-speed packages. But it doesn’t mean that the telco provides irrelevant services. Ntc fiber net service brings a host of high-speed package options that suit customers of varying broadband needs and are generous with a fair usage policy.

Besides, the inclusive nature of the package which is also known as Triple Play which consists of Fiber internet, voice, and data has been a hit among customers. In terms of the numbers, the telco’s NT fiber base has reached 2 lakh, 11 thousand, and 579 unique customers as of Mangsir, 2079 after adding 3 thousand, and 546 new users in a month. 

Ntc fiber users in Mangsir, 2079	Ntc fiber users in Kartik, 2079	Growth
2,11,579	2,08,033	3,546

We will soon write a post on why Ntc’s internet despite the “lack of high-speed packages” is still able to go toe-to-toe with private ISPs. 

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Dish Home and CG Net growing

Among the private companies, Dish Home has emerged as another vital competitor in the ISP market. Backed by its DTH service, and IPTV, the company has seen a major boost in its growth in recent months. As per the report, Dish Home now has 1 lakh, 95 thousand, and 295 fiber internet customers, a few thousand short of the 2 lakh mark. Dish Home started its internet service with its subsidiary Dish Home FiberNet in 2020 AD.

Another company with potential is CG Net. The Chaudhary Group-owned company has kept its ground hitting in the market with consistent growth and service expansion. Presently, the company has over 42 thousand customers raising over 2 thousand, and 504 new unique subscribers in a single month.

SN	ISPs	Mangsir, 2079	Kartik, 2079	Growth
1	Dish Home	1,95,295	1,83,558	11,737
2	CG Net	42,010	39,506	2,504

Dish Home has emerged as another vital competitor in the ISP market. Backed by its DTH service, and IPTV, the company has seen a major boost in its growth in recent months. As per the report, Dish Home now has 1 lakh, 95 thousand, and 295 fiber internet customers, a few thousand short of the 2 lakh mark. Dish Home started its internet service with its subsidiary Dish Home FiberNet in 2020 AD.

CG Net has kept its ground hitting in the market with consistent growth and service expansion. Presently, the Chaudhary Group-owned ISP has over 42 thousand customers raising over 2 thousand, and 504 new unique subscribers in a single month.

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