Top Internet Service Providers in Nepal


The world is becoming digital and people are using more internet for their everyday works. No country can stay back to taste the fruits of the development of the Internet as everyone is attracted to the new possibilities that can be achieved from the uses of the internet. The number of internet users is increasing very fast.

As well as there is an increase in demand for the internet of things (IoT) in Nepal. More than 70% of people in Nepal are using the internet in Nepal according to the MIS report of Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA). According to the latest report, more than 49,75,000+ people use Fixed broadband services including both wired and wireless, and the rest of the internet users use mobile broadband for the internet in Nepal.

The most numbers of the users use the internet for social media such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Viber, Twitter, etc, for video platforms such as YouTube, Tiktok, etc, for online games such as PUBG, Freefire, Ludo, etc and only a few use it for online payments using online payments gateways such as Esewa, Khalti, IME Pay, Prabhu Pay, ConnectIPS, etc as well as mobile banking and internet banking services.

Though, this rapid development of the internet in the last 20 years, Nepal still doesn’t have good internet service. The time has come when the speed of the internet can increase or decrease the productivity of a company or any normal individual. As per 2020 April, there are more than 39 ISPs available in Nepal, only a few are available in major cities and towns of Nepal.

With many ISPs, there are different offers and packages offered by them which has become impossible to choose the best from them. But before subscribing to any ISP we must look for the internet speed offered by them and what prices they are offering the desired speed and if they have any add-on services or not, or if it is free of cost or we have to pay additional fees for add-on services such as IPTV or VOIP or any other services that they offer. But unfortunately, no one gives add-on services for free of cost, so we must look for the cheapest and best among them.

We often only look at the cost of installation and the monthly cost for the internet service and almost forget to understand the features they provide such as after-service support, installation fees, and add-on services. So before choosing any ISPs know about their speed and price and their add-on features. Most of the ISPs only show cost excluding VAT so customers may feel they are getting services at cheaper prices and in some ISP’s add-on services like IPTV make the internet service costly and it becomes beneficial to opt-out from such add-on only use the internet service in such cases.

So here are the Top 5 ISPs of Nepal which are best at Internet speed, availability and provide services at the best value.

  1. Nepal Telecom

Nepal Telecom is the oldest telecommunication and internet service provider of Nepal. Nepal Telecommunication Corporation (NTC), a fully owned government monopoly, was transformed into Nepal Doorsanchar Company Limited (NDCL), a general public company, from Baisakh 1, 2061. Nepal Doorsanchar Company Limited is known to the general public by the brand name “Nepal Telecom” which is its registered trademark. Nepal Telecom offers various services as an Internet Service Provider at the cheapest price. So it’s the best ISP for a medium level user and those who don’t want to spend much money on the internet. Nepal Telecom is the largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) which includes ADSL service, WiMax, Cable/FTTH, and Internet Lease Line services which are subscribed by more than 11,68,000+ users in Nepal till Poush 2076 according to NTA’s MIS report.

The popular services offered by Nepal Telecom for the internet are:

  • NT ADSL

NT ADSL service requires a PSTN (Landline Telephone) connection. You will need to buy an ADSL Wi-Fi router and splitter to use this service after subscribing to NT ADSL from your nearby Nepal Telecom office.

ADSL service is offered in Volume-Based and Monthly Unlimited packages. Here is the NT ADSL tariff:

ADSL VOLUME BASED TARIFF:

Data Volume Price (Rs) Speed Validity
15 GB 200 Up to 5 Mbps 30 Days
25 GB 300 Up to 5 Mbps
40 GB 400 Up to 5 Mbps

ADSL UNLIMITED TARIFF:

Package Speed up to Price (Rs) Validity
1 Month Unlimited 5Mbps 800 1 Month
6 Months Unlimited 5Mbps 4300 6 Months
12 Months Unlimited 5Mbps 8000 1 Year
  • WiMax

WiMax service is wireless and doesn’t require a phone line. You can use this service by using USB Dongle/shuttle or CPE which can be bought from Nepal Telecom counters. The cost for CPE is from Rs 2,390 to Rs 19,110 (Exclusive of taxes) as per your plan. Here is the tariff of WiMax service provided by Nepal Telecom:

Wimax Unlimited Packages:

S.N. Description Data Volume (GB) Rate Rs. (inclusive taxes) Validity
1 WiMAX, speed up to 512 Kbps, validity one month for Private users. Unlimited 1500 30 Days
2 WiMAX, Speed up to 512 Kbps, validity one month for Rural Municipality. Unlimited 1000 30 Days

WiMAX Volume Based Packages (Speed up to 2Mbps)

S.N. Package Validity Price Rs. (Exclusive of taxes) Data Volume (GB)
1 15 days 500 10
2 1 Month 1,000 20
3 3 Months 3,000 70
4 6 Months 6,000 175
5 1 Year 12,000 500
6 1 Year 20,000 1000
7 1 Year Corporate Pack 35,000 2300

 WiMAX Packages Bundling with USB Dongle

S.N. Package Validity Package Price Rs. (Exclusive of  Taxes) Volume (GB)
1 1 Year 6,000 250
  • Fiber To The Home – FTTH

Fiber To The Home – FTTH service doesn’t require a PSTN (Landline Telephone) connection for using this service however it requires a fiber optical cable. Both Broadband Internet Service and Voice service are available in a single fiber optic cable. For now, it is only available in some major cities of Nepal in limited localities but it will be available sooner in almost all places.

Nepal Telecom will themself carry out the Fiber installation, CPE installation, and configuration of FTTH service upon subscription. So far this is the best ISP of Nepal providing faster internet at the lowest price. The FTTH service also offers a combo package of the internet as well as IP based voice service (Internet Voice Calls). Soon multimedia services (Triple Play – Telephone, Internet, and Television) will also be available in FTTH service.

Here is the tariff of NT FTTH -Fiber To The Home service:

FTTH Individual User Package

Validity 8Mbps 18Mbps 35Mbps 55Mbps
1 Month Rs 800
3 Months Rs 2300 Rs 4600 Rs 5700 Rs 6300
6 Months Rs 4300 Rs 8000 Rs 9200 Rs 10300
12 Months Rs 8000 Rs 13800 Rs 16000 Rs 18400

FTTH COMBO Pack

Validity Free Resource Combo Pack 1 (NRs) Combo Pack 2 (NRs) Combo Pack 3 (NRs) Combo Pack 4 (NRs)
Voice, Data 15 Mbps (Unlimited) 25 Mbps (Unlimited) 40 Mbps (Unlimited) 60 Mbps (Unlimited)
1 Month 250 min (NT-NT) 1000 1900 2250 2450
3 Months 750 min (NT-NT) 3000 5450 6450 7050
6 Months 1500 min (NT-NT) 5500 9700 10700 11800
1 Year 3000 min (NT-NT) 10500 17200 19000 21400

2. Worldlink

Worldlink is one of the largest Internet Service Providers of Nepal and is available in 63 out of 77 districts of Nepal. It covers the 48% of Fiber Internet Market of Nepal providing service to more than 3,63,000+ customers in Nepal according to NTA’s MIS report and stands out as the second-largest ISP provider after Nepal Telecom in Nepal. Worldlink also provides IPTV service along with internet service.

They provide three different packages on the basis of internet speed of 25 Mbps, 40 Mbps, and 60 Mbps. Worldlink provides NetTv, SafeNet, GO Discount App, Time Back and WiFi Mobility services and offers on all of its packages.

For NetTv extra charges are applied. It also has a Refer offer in which a new user will get free NetTV and a set-top box whereas referral will get a month of free internet. Here is all the data packages and tariffs available at Worldlink for Internet and IPTV services:

Here we have tried to display the rates with VAT, so customers can see the actual amount that they have to pay for the purchase of these packages.

25 Mbps (1 TV) NetTV

[All TV Channels + YouTube]

Combo Price

(For New User)

Combo Price

(For Renewing)

1 Month Rs. 1,550

+       13% VAT = Rs 1752/-

Rs. 1,500 + 13% VAT = Rs

1,695/-

3 Months Rs. 4,500 + 13% VAT = Rs

5,085/-

Rs. 4,350 + 13% VAT = Rs 4,916/-

 

12 Months Rs. 15,000 + 13% VAT = Rs 16,950/-

 

Rs. 14,400 + 13% VAT = Rs

16,272/-

 

40 Mbps (2 TVs) NetTV

[All TV Channels + YouTube]

Combo Price

(For New User)

Combo Price

(For Renewing)

1 Month Rs. 1,850 + 13% VAT = Rs

2,091/-

Rs. 1,800 + 13% VAT = Rs

2,034/-

3 Months Rs. 5,400 + 13% VAT = Rs 6,102

 

Rs. 5,150 + 13% VAT = Rs

5,820/-

12 Months Rs. 17,500 + 13% VAT = Rs

19,775/-

Rs. 16,900+ 13% VAT = Rs

19,097/-

 

40 Mbps (3 TVs) NetTV

[All TV Channels + YouTube]

Combo Price

(For New User)

Combo Price

(For Renewing)

1 Month Rs. 2,000 + 13% VAT = Rs

2,260/-

Rs. 2,000 + 13% VAT = Rs

2,260

3 Months Rs. 5,800 + 13% VAT = Rs

6,554/-

Rs. 5,500 + 13% VAT = Rs

6,215/-

12 Months Rs. 18,500+ 13% VAT = Rs

20,905/-

Rs. 18,000 + 13% VAT = Rs

20,340/-

 

60 Mbps (3 TVs) NetTV

[All TV Channels + YouTube]

Combo Price

(For New User)

Combo Price

(For Renewing)

1 Month Rs. 2,700 + 13% VAT = Rs

3,051/-

Rs. 2,700 + 13% VAT = Rs

3,051/-

 

3 Months Rs. 7,800 + 13% VAT = Rs

8,814/-

Rs. 7,500 + 13% VAT = Rs 8,475/-
12 Months Rs. 26,000 + 13% VAT = Rs 29,380 Rs. 25,000 + 13% VAT = Rs 28,250

 One Time Setup Charges for NetTV

     NetTv Activation Charge Deposit
Primary TV Rs 1,500 + 13% VAT = Rs 1,695 Rs. 500/-
Secondary TV Rs 2,000 + 13% VAT = Rs 2,260 Rs. 500/-

One Time Setup Charges for Internet

Set-Up 1 Month 3 Months 12 Months
Drop Wire Rs 500 + 13% VAT = Rs 565 Rs 500 + 13% VAT = Rs 565 Free
Fiber Router Rental Rs 2,000 + 13% VAT = Rs 2,260 Rs 1,500 + 13% VAT = Rs 1,695 Rs 1,500 + 13% VAT = Rs 1,695

 

Refundable Deposit Rs 500/- (No Tax) Rs 500/- (No Tax) Rs 500/- (No Tax)

 

3. Subisu

Subisu is another popular internet service provider serving cable internet in Nepal from 2001. It provides cable and fiber internet as well as Digital TV services. Subisu is also the first and only one Cable Internet Service Provider and the only Cable operator in Nepal to have ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) and ISO 27001:2013 (Information Security Management System) certifications.

It provides the internet service in 66 districts of Nepal and has more than 1,01,000+ customers which makes it the 3rd largest ISP of Nepal. Here we have only provided the cost of FTTH internet-only excluding the ClearTV cost. If you choose ClearTV, then internet speed is slightly lesser than normal package speed. Subisu also provides cable internet service which is less popular nowadays. The internet packages tariffs rate of Subisu FTTH are:

Note: The cost is without VAT, so add 13% VAT to get the actual amount that customers have to pay for the services.

OneTime Cost:

ONU Activation Charge Rs. 3,710 Rs. 2,942 Rs. 2,500 Rs. 1,615
Wire Charge Rs. 1,327 Rs. 885 Rs. 885 Rs. 885
Installation Charge Free Free Free Free

For 30Mbps FTTH Internet:

Duration 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months
Internet Rs. 1,158 Rs. 3,324 Rs. 6,345 Rs. 11,490
For Renewal 1 Month 3 Months + 1 Month 6 Months + 1 Month 12 Months +2 Months
Renewal Cost Rs. 1,158 Rs. 3,540 Rs. 6,637 Rs. 11,933

For 40Mbps FTTH Internet: 

Duration 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months
Internet Rs. 1,358 Rs. 3,923 Rs. 7,544 Rs. 13,890
For Renewal 1 Month 3 Months + 1 Month 6 Months + 1 Month 12 Months +2 Months
Renewal Cost Rs. 1,358 Rs. 4,140 Rs. 7,836 Rs. 14,333

For 75Mbps FTTH Internet: 

Duration 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months
Internet Rs. 2,058 Rs. 6,023 Rs. 11,475 Rs. 22,290
For Renewal 1 Month 3 Months + 1 Month 6 Months + 1 Month 12 Months +2 Months
Renewal Cost Rs. 2,058 Rs. 6,240 Rs. 11,767 Rs. 22,733

 

4. Vianet

Vianet is another one of the fastest-growing internet service providers of Nepal serving since 1999 in Nepal. It is available in almost every corner of towns and cities of Nepal. FTTH internet service was first introduced by Vianet in Nepal. They provide internet as well as IPTV service. They currently provide three packages with different speeds which include 25 Mbps, 30 Mbps, 35 Mbps, 40 Mbps, and 60 Mbps internet speed. Vianet also provides an ultra boost of up to 100 Mbps internet speed for downloading and customers can also manually purchase more Ultraboost data from Vianet. They also provide a 1-month free ViaSecure service to their customers. Customers can choose the IPTV service of NetTV in which all channels are free on monthly subscriptions. Vianet is the fourth largest ISP of Nepal in terms of the number of customers who have more than 95 thousand.

Here are the tariffs of Unlimited internet provided by Vianet with different internet speed:

Note: The prices are excluding VAT, so add 13% VAT in these prices to get the actual amount that customers will have to pay.

EXTRA VALUE TV+ Price NETTV Ultraboost ViaSecure
25 Mbps 1 Month Rs 1,500 Free (All Channels) 1 GB 1st Month Free
30 Mbps 3 Months Rs 4,500 Free (All Channels) 3 GB 1st Month Free
30 Mbps 12 Months Rs 13,500 Free (All Channels) 15 GB 1st Month Free

 

SUPER VALUE TV+ Price NETTV Ultraboost ViaSecure
35 Mbps 1 Month Rs 1,700 Free (All Channels) 1 GB 1st Month Free
40 Mbps 3 Months Rs 5,100 Free (All Channels) 3 GB 1st Month Free
40 Mbps 12 Months Rs 15,300 Free (All Channels) 15 GB 1st Month Free

 

MAX VALUE TV+ Price NETTV Ultraboost ViaSecure
60 Mbps 1 Month Rs 2,200 Free (All Channels) 1 GB 1st Month Free
60 Mbps 3 Months Rs 6,450 Free (All Channels) 3 GB 1st Month Free
60 Mbps 12 Months Rs 19,140 Free (All Channels) 15 GB 1st Month Free

 

For Internet 1 Month 3 Months 12 Months
Installation Charge Rs 2,500 Rs 1,000 Rs 500
Fiber WiFi Device Deposit Rs 500 Rs 500 Rs 500

 

For NET TV 1 Month 3 Months 12 Months
STB Activation (Primary) Rs 1,000 Rs 1,000 Rs 1,000
STB Deposit Rs 500 Rs 500 Rs 500

 

  1 Month 3 Months 12 Months
Secondary NETTV Charge Rs. 200 Rs. 600 Rs. 2,400
STB Activation Rs 2,000 Rs 1,500 Rs 1,000
STB Deposit Rs 500 Rs 500 Rs 500

5. Websurfer

Websurfer has been providing internet and digital services since 1999 and is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company on the Quality Management System for its customers. It also has a nationwide presence and is available in more than 60 districts of Nepal.

It is one of the best internet service providers in Nepal with quality service at a cheaper price. Websurfer is best for high-speed internet as it offers 40Mbps, 50Mbps, 60 Mbps, and 80Mbps high-speed internet for gaming also along with HD TV channels.

Here are the tariffs of different fiber net packages available at Websurfer:

FiberNet 40Mbps Free SuperHD Channels

Month Price Installation

Charge

Fiber

Cable

Router

SD

STB

SD

Tax

Included

Monthly

Compare

1 Month 1299 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1299
3 Months 3556 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1185
6 Months 6500 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1083
12 Months 12000 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1000

FiberNet 50Mbps Free SuperHD Channels

Month Price Installation

Charge

Fiber

Cable

Router

SD

STB

SD

Tax

Included

Monthly

Compare

1 Month 1475 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1475
3 Months 4320 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1440
6 Months 8460 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1410
12 Months 16500 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1375

FiberNet 60Mbps Free SuperHD Channels

Month Price Installation

Charge

Fiber

Cable

Router

SD

STB

SD

Tax

Included

Monthly

Compare

1 Month 1599 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1599
3 Months 4740 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1580
6 Months 9300 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1550
12 Months 17500 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1458

Fiber GamingNet 80Mbps Free SuperHD Channels

Month Price Installation

Charge

Fiber

Cable

Router

SD

STB

SD

Tax

Included

Monthly

Compare

1 Month 1890 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1890
3 Months 5550 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1850
6 Months 10980 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1830
12 Months 21600 Free Free 1000 1000 Yes 1800

So these are the five best ISPs of Nepal currently providing the best value for money, service, features, availability, and reliability. There are dozens of new ISPs that are providing attractive services too, so don’t forget to check whether they are available in your locality or not.


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