Fiber internet users in Nepal closer to 31 lakh: Find data

The current number of fiber broadband internet users in Nepal is closing in on 31 lakh. Likewise, the fixed wired broadband connection is now at 45.74% in population penetration proportion, the latest MIS report of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) states for Chaitra, 2081 highlights.

According to the report, there are 30 lakh, 98 thousand, 6 hundred, and 21 fiber internet users as of Chaitra 2081. Previously, the number stood 30 lakh, 50 thousand, 6 hundred, and 88 fiber internet users at the end of Falgun. That means, Nepali ISPs brought in almost 48 new internet users in a month period.

Customer base of major ISPs

WorldLink has surpassed 10 lakh (1 million) users. It’s not just the top ISP in terms of customer base, but also the first and only ISP to reach the 10 lakh customer mark. The company boasts about 31.97% market share (according to the latest report).

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As an ISP, Nepal Telecom (NTC) is now the second company in Nepal. But since, this post discusses fiber internet user number, it ranks at third behind Dish Home. As an ISP, the company provides various both wired and wireless internet services. The company now has 3 lakh, 23 thousand, 1 hundred, and 5 fiber internet users across Nepal. It’s growth attributes to its popular NT Fiber service.

Ntc’s ability to give tough competition to private ISPs is due to its affordable service, wide-ranging packages, bundle of internet, TV, telephone, data (Triple Play), and all-Nepal fiber internet availability. Check out the top reasons to choose NTC fiber internet

Dish Home now ranks third on the list but still serves a strong base of 3.46 lakh unique users. Originally a DTH provider, the company entered the ISP market in 2020 and has also launched its own IPTV service iTV.

Likewise, Subisu has increased its base to 3.12 lakh users in Chaitra 2081. After seeing series of drops in customer base, the company has once again been taking positive trajectory over past few months.

Similarly, Vianet provides its FTTH fiber internet to 2 lakh, 45 thousand, 1 hundred and 54 unique fiber internet customers across Nepal. It’s the first company in Nepal to launch fiber internet and IPTV services. Besides, also the first to introduce an XGS-powered 2 Gbps fiber internet package.

Classic Tech, another private ISP from Kathmandu has over 1.80 lakh user base while CG Net continues to increase its strength with a growing user base. According to the latest NTA data, the company now has over 79 thousand customers spread across main cities in Nepal. In FY 2081/82, it plans to further extend its internet services to more places. Recently, CG Net introduced WiFi 6 packages with 2x faster internet speed and 20 simultaneous connections.

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.

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.