Vianet Communications Ltd. is one of the leading Internet Service Providers in Nepal. Launched back in 1999 AD the Kathmandu-based private internet service provider (ISP) continues to be at the forefront in the industry with an impressive range of services. In this post, you will find all the internet packages, offers, FUP, ViaTV, and prices of Vianet internet in Nepal.
Also, remember that Vianet has upgraded its NetTv (IPTV) platform to ViaTV so you can upgrade your TV subscription on your Set-Top Box (STB) by updating your TV’s software in a few clicks.
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Vianet offers a very robust plan for its customers with plenty of add-ons. Let’s explore their packages and costs below.
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Vianet Internet Packages for Residential Users
Ultra-fi Packages | 125/200/300 Mbps
Vianet provides its internet services in three main packages- Lite 125 Mbps, Ultra-Fi 200 Mbps, and Ultra-Fi 300 Mbps. You can subscribe to your favorite package for either 3 months or 12 months.
In terms of prices, the 125 Mbps Vianet internet costs Rs 2,700 for 3 months and Rs 9,000 for 12 months. It’s a “lite” package and good for a family of four to five members and a few devices for connection. Likewise, the 200 Mbps Ultra-Fi plan comes for Rs 3,450 on a 3-month subscription and Rs 11,100 on an annual plan.
The premium plan the Ultra-Fi 300 Mbps costs Rs 4,350 for 3 months and Rs 13,500 for a 12-month package. For a family of moderate to large size, and even small businesses, it’s a perfect package for a consistent internet need.
| Vianet internet packages | 125 Mbps | 200 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| 3 months | Rs 2,700 | Rs 3,450 | Rs 4,350 |
| 12 months | Rs 9,000 | Rs 11,100 | Rs 13,500 |
Installation Cost
Vianet has kept its first-time installation fees affordable for customers. If you are installing the internet for 3 months, you can pay Rs 750 for fiber cable while it’s free for a yearly subscription. Likewise, the router costs Rs 1,500 for a 3-month plan and is free for a 12-month package. You need to deposit Rs 500 for the router which is completely refundable upon the termination of the service.
| Vianet internet installation charges | 3 months | 12 months |
| Cable | Rs 750 | Free |
| Router | Rs 1,500 | Free |
| Device deposit | Rs 500 | Rs 500 |
In summary, Vianet’s first-time installation costs are highly reasonable. But it becomes more affordable with an annual subscription.
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Ultra-fi: 200 Mbps for non-TV users
Vianet has also announced an affordable package for non-TV users. By revising the existing Ultra-fi plan, it is offering a 200 Mbps plan for just Rs.999 a month on a yearly subscription.
Installation Cost
The package would be an ideal fit for those whose only requirement is high-speed internet and not a digital TV. To get a subscription, you only have to pay for the internet service and Rs.500 for a dual-band router. The installation charges are free. Meanwhile, you will also have the option to buy the same package with ViaTV. For this, you will have to pay Rs.1,100. The set-top box comes for free in this with-TV package.
| Vianet package | Without TV | With TV | Dual-band router | Set-top-box | Installation |
| 200 Mbps | Rs.999 | Rs.1,100 | Rs.500 | Free | Free |
Price of Vianet TV (ViaTV)
Vianet provides its IPTV service under the ViaTV brand. Previously, the ISP provided NetTV for digital services, however, then it introduced its own IPTV service which is developed in partnership with New IT Venture Corporation (NITV).
Vianet’s ViaTV service comes at the price of Rs 664 for a 3-month subscription. If you choose a 12-month package, it costs Rs 2,655 which is more cost-efficient in the long run. Likewise, the set-top-box (STB) activation costs Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 on 3-month and 12-month plans, respectively.
| Vianet ViaTV packages | 3 months | 12 months |
| ViaTV premium (Recurring) | Rs 664 | Rs 2,655 |
| One-time STB activation | Rs 2,000 | Rs 500 |
| STB deposit | Rs 500 | Rs 500 |
Additionally, you need to submit Rs 500 for your STB. However, it’s refundable and you get the money back after you return the device upon terminating the service.
Due to the regulator NTA’s internet and TV anti-bundling regulation, the company provides its TV service separately now. ViaTV brings over 175 TV channels, including all the popular ones from news sports, entertainment, movies music, etc. in HD and SD formats. It comes with the Vianet internet package but you have an option not to include it in your purchase if you choose to.
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Vianet 2 Gbps Internet Package with XGS-PON technology
Continuing with its first-in-Nepal trend, Vianet has also launched Nepal’s first-ever 2 Gbps internet package backed by the XGS-PON technology. The company introduced the package for users who need extremely fast internet speeds. It says the revolutionary package will set a new standard in Nepal’s internet industry.
With this plan, Vianet now has two XGS-PON fiber internet packages- a 2 Gbps plan, and a 1 Gbps plan with the same XGS-PON technology. Vianet says that the technology can deliver up to 10 Gbps internet speed and 8x better performance and reliability. These packages come as a dice from the company in the industry-defining internet speed war.
The XGS-PON packages come with additional benefits such as 3 ViaTVs, priority support, service assurance, WiFi 6, and Dynamic Public IP addresses.
| Vianet XGS-Extreme Pro | Vianet 1 Gbps internet | Vianet 2 Gbps internet |
| Included Features | ||
| ViaTV | 3 TVs | 3 TVs |
| Service Assurance | Yes | Yes |
| Priority Support | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi 6 | Yes | Yes |
| IP | Dynamic Public IP |
The 2 Gbps package is currently available in select areas inside Kathmandu but the private ISP says it will soon expand the package through the city.
Buy 1 Gift 1 offer
Vianet introduced a remarkable “Buy 1 Gift 1 Offer” available in its 125 Mbps package. The offer lets you gift Vianet internet packages to your close ones in an affectionate gesture and strengthens your ties. Let’s find out more details.
If you buy a 125 Mbps internet plan for 3 months, you can gift your family or friends the same package for 3 months. The offer is only applicable to new Vianet customers so when they buy a Vianet package for the first time, they can double down with this lucrative gift offer. Install charges are also included in this offer.
Additionally, Vianet also provides 1 month of free internet upon successful referral. That is when you refer Vianet internet to someone and the refereed contact buys a package with the same number, the refererer earns one month of Vianet fiber internet for free.
Did you know? Vianet is the first ISP in Nepal to introduce fiber internet, IPTV and 2 Gbps XGS-PON plans
Vianet Internet Packages for Business
In addition to mainstream residential internet, Vianet provides various business solutions targeted at businesses. It includes Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) packages, which include internet plans for business needs. Vianet provides excellent business plans “SOHO” with a large number of packages. There is a Zoom solution, Enterprise (corporate) plan, and a 2 Gbps internet plan. Find all in detail.
There are a lot of perks with the SoHo plan. The business-friendly package comes with priority support from Vianet. It provides a lossless internet with dynamic public IP. All these contribute to the seamless connectivity that an enterprise requires.
Vianet SMEs/SOHO Plans
This plan has Fiber Bronze, Silver Silver TV+, Gold, Gold TV+, Platinum, and Platinum TV+ packages. As the naming scheme shows, you can buy either Internet or Internet + TV plans. The cost for all the Vianet business plans is as follows:
| Vianet Business plans | 1 month | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
| Biz bronze 30 Mbps | Rs 1,550 | Rs 4,400 | Rs 8,600 | Rs 15,000 |
| Biz Silver 50 Mbps | 2,100 | 5,400 | Rs 10,500 | Rs 20,000 |
| Biz Silver TV+ 60 Mbps | 2,500 (no ViaTV) | 7,100 (Free ViaTV) | Rs14,000 (Free ViaTV) | Rs 25,000 (Free ViaTV) |
| Biz Gold 70 Mbps | Rs 3,100 | Rs 8,000 | Rs 15,500 | Rs 29,000 |
| Biz Gold TV+ 80 Mbps | Rs 3,500 (no ViaTV) | Rs 10,000 (Free ViaTV) | Rs 18,000 (Free ViaTV) | Rs 32,000 (Free ViaTV) |
| Biz Platinum 100 Mbps | Rs 4,100 | Rs 11,000 | Rs 21,500 | Rs 40,000 |
| Biz Platinum TV+ 175 Mbps | Rs 6,500 (no ViaTV) | Rs 18,500 (Free ViaTV) | Rs 35,000 (Free ViaTV) | Rs 65,000 (Free ViaTV) |
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Corporate Plan
Vianet also provides various internet packages and digital services for businesses under the “Corporate Plan” schemes. These services include Internet, intranet, Zoom video-conferencing, ViaTV, Web Hosting, and Internal Networking.
To get Vianet Corporate Plan services, businesses need to fill out an electronic form on its website, select the services they want from the company, and click on “Request for Quote”. You can also send an email to the company at corpsales@vianet.com.np with the details.
You can also call the company’s Corporate Sales representatives available across many areas in Nepal. Here are the contact details of Vianet’s Corporate Sales representatives.
| Branch | Name | Department | Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | Suvekshya Pandit | Corporate Sales | 9801227313 |
| Kathmandu | Sujan Gurung | Corporate Sales | 9801195869 |
| Kathmandu | Sameer Rajthala | Corporate Sales | 9802323868 |
| Pokhara | Prasanna Parajuli | Corporate Sales | 9846051242 |
| Pokhara | Subash Adhikari | Corporate Sales | 9801904657 |
| Hetauda & Janakpur | Rahul Kumar Jha | Corporate Sales | 9802342544 |
| Dhangadi | Hari Kumar Joshi | Corporate Sales | 9801903802 |
| Biratnagar / Itahari | Roshan Shah | Corporate Sales | 9820118810 |
| Birgunj | Kamrul Ansari | Sales Co-ordinator | 9801227403 |
| Nepalgunj | Narendra Budathoki | Corporate Sales | 9801914938 |
Vianet Zoom
Under its Business solutions, Vianet provides Zoom plans for its customers to help subscribers with Zoom video conferencing. There are two Zoom packages- Zoom Pro and Zoom Business.
The Zoom Pro subscription gives you the ability to host up to 100 participants at once which can be extended to 1,000 with an add-on. Likewise, the plan allows group meetings for a maximum of 30 hours and includes 1 GB of cloud recording per license.
The Zoom Business plan allows up to 300 participants at once and has a similar ability to accommodate 1000 with a large meetings add-on. With this package, there are more benefits. You get a single sign-on feature, while you also get a transcript recording feature. You can manage domains, get an admin portal, etc.
Vianet Zoom Pro plan costs Rs 22,000 for 12 months while the Zoom Business package comes for Rs 29,860 for the same duration.
Vianet Fair Usage Policy (FUP)
Like any other ISP in Nepal, Vianet subjects its customers to FUP so that they can provide a comfortable browsing experience to all during peak hours. It assesses the users’ internet consumption on 3 tiers and triggers its restrictions.
Vianet calculates both download and upload bandwidth to derive users’ total monthly (starting every English month) bandwidth consumption for its fair usage policy (FUP).
The ISP has three levels of FUP speed throttling on customers’ usage of the bandwidth. If you surpass the Level 1 Fair Usage Quota, your internet speed is lowered to 60% of the subscribed speed. Likewise, if you cross Level 2, the speed is restricted to 30%. If you also surpass Level 3, then your speed will get lower to 10% or 5 Mbps.
| Vianet FUP | Speed reduction |
| Level 1 | 60% |
| Level 2 | 30% |
| Level 3 | 10% or 5 Mbps |
The FUP counter if you have crossed resets at the start of every English month. That means, your internet comes back to its full performance.
But you can use the Ultraboost feature to purchase data for 100 Mbps internet to use the internet at high speed despite the FUP trigger. For this, you can switch your package to Ultraboost Mode on Vianet’s website or mobile app.
Additionally, you can consider choosing a high-speed plan as they come with higher FUP quotas. Also, you can buy SOHO (Small office and Home) plans that are free of FUP.
Vianet Contact Number and Log in
The main office of Vianet Communication is located on the 4th floor, Prera Business Center, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur. Meanwhile, you can also contact the ISP for support and maintenance services through multiple digital means.
| Vianet Contact | Numbers |
| Phone | 01-5970444, 9801046410 |
| Toll-free | 16600188444 (Ntc) |
Additionally, you can also contact Vianet at the Viber chatbot, its official Facebook page, or its portal. Or you can log in to the Vianet app to learn more about your subscription.
Our Verdict
Vianet has established itself as a major ISP in Nepal over the years. With Value-Added Services and improved internet packages, it is becoming another good alternative for the growing number of internet users in Nepal.
The ongoing speed war frenzy has also influenced Vianet and has launched its mega internet plan in the form of Ultra-fi. Besides, it has also improved bandwidth speed on its SoHo plan. As the ongoing internet upheaval intensifies, we might as well see Vianet offering even bigger and better fiber broadband packages.
How do you see Vianet internet packages in terms of their price, FUP, and SME packages? Do offer your opinion in the comment section below and you can also query us for further information on the ISP’s services.
