The current number of fiber broadband internet users in Nepal stands at over 30.50 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 Falgun, 2081 highlights.
According to the report, there are 30 lakh, 50 thousand, 6 hundred, and 88 fiber internet users in Nepal as of the end of Falgun 2081. The figure increased by over 21 thousands in a period of a month from Magh. In Magh, 2081, NTA recorded 30 lakh, 29 thousand, 4 hundred and 26 users on fiber broadband networks across various ISPS in Nepal.
| Fiber internet users, Falgun- 2081 | Fiber internet users Magh- 2081 | Difference |
| 3,050,688 | 3,029,426 | 21,262↑ |
If we go by NTA’s 1 connection to 4.37 subscribers ratio, the figure will translate to 1 crore, 33 lakh, 39 thousand, 4 hundred, and 46 users.
Customer base of major ISPs
WorldLink has reached 10 lakh (1 million) users. However, it’s a Falgun report from NTA and it show that the company has over 9.85 lakh unique customers . Either way, the figure doesn’t hurt its ranking. 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. Also know, that the company boasts about 32% market (according to the report) share among the ISPs.
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, 22 thousand, 5 hundred, and 90 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 lakh, 45 thousand, and 76 unique users. 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.
Likewise, Subisu has increased its base to 3 lakh, 10 thousand, 2 hundred, and 98 customers in Falgun 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, 43 thousand, 6 hundred and 87 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 1.78 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 78 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 | Falgun, 2081 | Magh, 2081 | Difference | Market Share |
| WorldLink | 985,763 | 972,781 | 12,982 ↑ | 31.99% |
| Nepal Telecom | 322,590 | 321,758 | 832 ↑ | 11.38% |
| Dish Home | 345,076 | 343,825 | 1,25 ↑ | 11.19% |
| Subisu | 310,298 | 310,627 | 329 ↓ | 10.07% |
| Vianet | 243,687 | 242,333 | 1,354 ↑ | 7.90% |
| Classic Tech | 178,235 | 176,120 | 2,115 ↑ | 5.80% |
| CG Net | 78,720 | 76,114 | 2,606 ↑ | 2.55% |
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.
