Last Updated on March 20, 2026
Summary✨
- Nepal achieved the fastest fixed-line internet speed in SAARC countries, reaching 84.60 Mbps according to the Ookla report for February 2026.
- Bangladesh and India follow, with download speeds of 65.50 Mbps and 61.66 Mbps, respectively, while Sri Lanka lags behind at 36.83 Mbps.
- Nepal ranks 90th globally, while Bangladesh and India rank 97th and 100th, respectively.
- Overall, user experiences vary, with many still looking for consistent quality in their internet service.
Nepal has topped the rank for the fastest fixed-line internet speed among SAARC countries. In the Ookla report for February 2026, Nepal perches above the likes of Bangladesh and India for the pole position.
In the report, Nepal clinched the top spot among the SAARC neighbors with 84.60 Mbps download speed in fixed-line internet. It’s the fastest from the SAARC member countries. Bangladesh stood second with a 65.50 Mbps median download speed. Globally, Nepal and Bangladesh came at 90th and 97th, respectively.
To compare the two with other metrics, here are the side-by-side highlights.
| Ookla report February 2026 | Nepal | Bangladesh |
| Rank | 90 | 97 |
| Download Speed (Mbps) | 84.60 | 65.50 |
| Upload Speed (Mbps) | 67.01 | 59.49 |
| Latency (ms) | 5 | 5 |
Likewise, India is third with 61.66 Mbps download speed. Sri Lanka trails at fourth with a 36.83 Mbps median download speed in February 2026. On a global rank, India stood at 100th, while Sri Lanka managed to sit at 125th.
Here, find out what internet speed is necessary for different tasks.
Nepal and SAARC countries with internet speed details
Here’s the table to show SAARC countries, their rank in the region, and globally, with their download speed. Bhutan was not included in Ookla in the index.
| Rank in SAARC | Global Rank | Countries | Download speed (Mbps) |
| 1 | 90 | Nepal | 84.60 |
| 2 | 97 | Bangladesh | 65.50 |
| 3 | 100 | India | 61.66 |
| 4 | 125 | Sri Lanka | 36.83 |
| 5 | 139 | Maldives | 21.88 |
| 6 | 143 | Pakistan | 17.99 |
| 7 | 151 | Afghanistan | 4.85 |
In the meantime, Singapore topped the global charts with 420.92 Mbps download speed, 325.65 Mbps upload speed, and a latency of 4 ms.
Nepal’s increasing internet speed tally
It goes without saying that Nepal’s average internet speed is progressively increasing. But how did it happen? This has to do with most ISPs commonly providing 3-digit internet speeds these days. Unlike in the recent past, many users these days have around 100 Mbps or above packages. And ADSL is almost done at the moment, as fiber has become dominant.
These factors have contributed to a solid average download speed in the Ookla report. It was not like this a few years ago. But arguably, CG Net is the harbinger of the internet speed war in 2021, which completely transformed the internet landscape in Nepal in the fixed broadband sector. As a result, more users are connected to what we can call broadband internet.
You can check your internet speed online to see if you are getting the promised internet service. Despite the speed factor, not many still get the quality and consistent internet speed for sure. You can see ways to improve your WiFi coverage and speed, too.
Anyway, have you witnessed the internet speed boom in Nepal first-hand? Do share your experiences before and after in the comments below.
How much speed do you get on your mobile and home WiFi broadband connection? Are you satisfied, or do you want improvement? You can share in the comments below.
