The NPL is on, but fans in Achham can’t get a signal
Summary
Cricket fans in remote parts of Achham are struggling to follow the Nepal Premier League because poor mobile signal and limited internet access force them to travel to other villages or higher ground to watch matches. The gap between urban connectivity and rural services has made even live updates difficult during the tournament.
Key Points
- Fans in remote villages of Achham cannot reliably watch NPL matches because mobile signals and internet access are poor.
- Supporters often travel to neighbouring villages, market centres or higher ground just to find a usable connection.
- Residents say the problem highlights the wider lack of basic communication and electricity services in their areas.
- The growing popularity of cricket in Sudurpaschim is being limited by weak digital infrastructure, despite local enthusiasm for provincial teams.
