The current number of fiber broadband internet users in Nepal stands at over 29.52 lakh. Likewise, the fixed wired broadband connection is now at 44.27% in population penetration proportion, the latest MIS report of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) states for Mangsir, 2081 shows. The report shows Nepal Telecom (NTC) becoming the second-largest ISP in Nepal with an 11.63% market share.
According to the report, there are twenty-nine lakh, fifty-two thousand, three hundred, and seventy-nine fiber internet users in Nepal as of the end of Mangsir 2081. The figure increased by a slim margin of just about two thousand from the preceding month.
| Fiber internet users, Mangsir 2081 | Fiber internet users Kartik 2081 | Difference | Proportion in population penetration |
| 2,952,379 | 2,950,428 | 1,951↑ | 44.27% |
In Kartik, 2081, NTA recorded twenty-nine lakh, ninety-five thousand, four hundred and twenty-eight users on fiber broadband networks provided by different internet service providers.
If we go by NTA’s 1 connection to 4.37 subscribers ratio, the figure will translate to one crore, twenty-nine lakh, twelve thousand, two hundred, and seventy-nine users.
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Customer base of major ISPs
WorldLink furthers its position as the top ISP in terms of user base taking its tally beyond 9.5 lakh. The Kathmandu-based private ISP boasts nine lakh, fifty-one thousand, seven hundred, and sixty unique customers. It added around two thousand customers between Mangsir and Kartik in 2081. It’s the only ISP in Nepal that serves over nine lakh customers leaving competitors far behind to catch up. Also know, that the company boasts a 31.88% market share in the ISPs.
The past months was about Dish Home’s catapult to the top on the list. Now, it’s Nepal Telecom (NTC) waving its flag in the ranks becoming the second-largest company as an ISP in Nepal thanks to its ever-popular NT Fiber service. The company now has three lakh, seventeen thousand, three hundred, and sixty unique users across Nepal.
Stunningly enough, the company has left behind many prominent private ISPs with its ever-growing customer base. Affordable service, wide-ranging packages, bundle of internet, TV, telephone, data (Triple Play), and all-Nepal availability have made the company’s FTTH service incredibly popular among Internet users. Check out the top reasons to choose NTC fiber internet
Dish Home has slipped to third position on the list but still serves a strong base of three lakh, thirty-four thousand, one hundred, and twenty-six. Originally a DTH provider, the company entered the ISP market in 2020 and has also launched its own IPTV service iTV. The ISP occupies an 11.19% market share.
NOTE: Nepal Telecom ranks as the second-largest company as an ISP while Dish Home remains in the same position as a fiber internet service provider. ISP base involves the number of subscriptions of fiber, ADSL, and wireless. But fiber service only takes in stats of fiber internet customers.
Likewise, Subisu has increased its base to three lakh, five thousand, six hundred, and twenty-seven in Mangsir 2081. After seeing drops in customer base, the company once again stirred in a positive growth trajectory.
Similarly, Vianet provides its FTTH fiber internet to two lakh, seven thousand, eight hundred and forty-five unique 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 1.71 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 77 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.
| ISPs | Mangsir, 2081 | Kartik, 2081 | Difference | Market Share |
| WorldLink | 951,760 | 949,780 | 1,980↑ | 31.88% |
| Nepal Telecom | 317,360 | 315,270 | 2,090↑ | 11.63% |
| Dish Home | 334,126 | 332,023 | 2,103↑ | 11.19% |
| Subisu | 305,627 | 304,848 | 779↑ | 10.23% |
| Vianet | 217,845 | 216,020 | 1,825↑ | 7.29% |
| Classic Tech | 171,507 | 170,027 | 1,480↑ | 5.77% |
| CG Net | 77,092 | 75,595 | 1,497↑ | 2.58% |
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.
