Internet and Telecom in Nepal
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- Internet and Telecom in Nepal
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- Internet & Telecom
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Nepal's Internet Landscape
Key Statistics (2023–24)
- Internet penetration: ~70–75% of population.
- Mobile internet subscribers: ~30+ million.
- Broadband (fixed): growing but limited outside Kathmandu Valley.
Major Telecom Operators
| Operator |
Type |
Notes |
| Nepal Telecom (NT) |
Government |
Largest; 4G/LTE, fiber |
| Ncell |
Private (Axiata) |
Largest private; 4G/LTE |
| Smart Telecom |
Private |
Budget broadband |
| UTL |
Government |
Limited presence |
Regulator
- Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) — regulates telecom and internet services.
Rural Connectivity
- Rural Telecommunications Development Fund (RTDF) — subsidises connectivity in remote areas.
- 5G trials started in Kathmandu (2023–24).
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