Connected but Not Equal: Nepal’s Internet Boom Still Leaves Millions Behind
Summary
Nepal's broadband subscriptions have exceeded its population due to multiple SIM ownership, with mobile broadband dominating at 88.74% of subscriptions. Fiber-to-the-home leads fixed broadband, while Nepal Telecom and Ncell compete closely in mobile services.
Key Points
- Nepal had 30,986,524 broadband internet subscriptions from mid-February to mid-May 2026, exceeding the national population due to multiple SIM ownership.
- Mobile broadband accounts for 88.74% of broadband subscriptions, with fixed wired broadband at 11.15% and wireless broadband at 0.10%.
- Nepal Telecom leads the mobile broadband market with 55.58% share, followed by Ncell with 44.42%, together comprising the entire mobile broadband segment.
- WorldLink Communications is the dominant fixed broadband provider with a 30.93% market share, far ahead of other fixed ISPs in Nepal.
