The number of 4G users has surpassed 2.52 crore in Nepal. At the same time, mobile broadband has reached 89.77% in market proportion, the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) highlights in its latest MIS report for Mangsir, 2081.
The NTA report shows that the number of 4G users reached two crore, fifty-two lakh, sixty thousand, and two hundred and ninety-three in Nepal as of Mangsir, 2081. The stats mark a slight decrease in the figures by one lakh, twenty-three thousand, six hundred, and eighty-four from the preceding month. That means, till Kartik, 2081, there were two crore, fifty-one lakh, thirty-six thousand, six hundred and nine cellular users connected to the 4G broadband network.
| 4G users in Mangsir, 2081 | 4G users in Kartik, 2081 | Difference |
| 25,260,293 | 25,136,609 | 123,684↑ |
What is also so remarkable about these figures is that in the past five months, over 3 lakh users grew on the fourth-generation mobile network.
The change in figures is common but the gist is that 4G dominates Nepal’s mobile broadband scene courtesy of Nepal Telecom and Ncell. They both have a strong GSM mobile service presence throughout the country and provide a range of 4G-backed data packs for their customers. Also, both provide carrier aggregation (CA) technology for their 4G users which further enhances users’ 4G experience with faster data speeds, low interference and latency.
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Both Ntc and Ncell dominate the 4G scene in Nepal
Ntc and Ncell both provide 4G services via their nationwide GSM mobile networks. According to the NTA, as of Mangsir, 2081, Ntc connects one crore, thirty-two lakh, fifty-eight thousand, three hundred, and ninety-five users on its ever-expanding 4G network. Similarly, Ncell boasts one crore, twenty lakh, one thousand, eight hundred, and ninety-eight users on the advanced broadband network. Both companies made new gains in a one month period between Mangsir and Kartik.
Here are the numerical stats of both the companies from Mangsir and Kartik, 2081.
| Telecom companies | Mangsir, 2081 | Kartik, 2081 | Difference |
| Nepal Telecom (NTC) | 13,258,395 | 13,157,834 | 100,561↑ |
| Ncell | 12,001,898 | 11,978,775 | 23,123↑ |
Both NT and Ncell provide 4G SIM by default which has further helped expand 4G connectivity in Nepal. These SIM cards also support VoLTE which provides HD calls. Currently, both NT and Ncell are at work for the 5G network in Nepal, while the exact timeline for the commercial launch is not known yet.
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The need to focus on quality of service
Both Ntc and Ncell have a profound impact on Nepal’s telecommunication industry. They play a significant role in the country’s digital transformation and connectivity. However, their service quality can still improve. Judging by NTA’s drive test reports, the two companies can do more to enhance their voice and data services to a satisfying extent.
Dependency on connectivity is not a luxury now, but a need, and 4G elevates our ways of life thanks to its high-speed capacity. From paying on smartphones to video-calling, VoLTE, etc., the advanced mobile broadband service has transformed lives. We just need more improvement to unlock more fruits from cellular technology.
Having said that, there are still some users who do not wish to enjoy the 4G connectivity and stick with older technology like 2G, and 3G. The reasons include less awareness of 4G, up to 2G/3G support on their mobile, old phones (not supporting 4G), Old SIM, blaming 4G for using more battery and data volume, etc. at a time when we are contemplating whether it’s time to quit 3G.
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