The total fiber internet user base in Nepal has surpassed 1.6 million with major ISPs adding more customers.
As per NTA’s latest data, Nepal’s fiber broadband now connects 16 lakh, 29 thousand, 7 hundred, and 68 subscribers. This total number of customers is shared among 51 service providers with three included in the latest stats.
Till Ashoj, the total fiber internet user base totaled 15 lakh, 79 thousand, 4 hundred and 38. That means the service providers added a total of 50 thousand, 3 hundred and 30 new customers on fixed wired broadband. With it, the total percentage of fixed broadband (wired) connections has improved to 28.96% from 28.28% the previous month.
NTA’s data show major ISPs WorldLink, Subisu, Classic Tech, uniformly sharing new customers in the ongoing internet speed war. State telco NTC has also continued its momentous growth in-between the two months. However, the excitement has not fared well for a few.
The stats for Kartik will be a relief for WorldLink as it restores a positive number from the previous month. The latest figure shows the country’s largest ISP’s total customers at 5 lakh, 49 thousand, 2 hundred, and 83. The Kathmandu-based ISP added a good total of 7 thousand, 8 hundred, and 81 during the one-month period.
Another private ISP Subisu has taken its user base to 2 lakh, 15 thousand, 2 hundred, and 48. The ISP likewise added a solid 6 thousand, 4 hundred, and 31 new subscribers.
NTC, riding on its Triple Play fiber-based broadband solution has continued its exceptional stride. What is more plausible is that the ISP’s speed bump does not seem to affect the telecom operator. As of Kartik, NTC’s total number of fiber subscriptions reached 1 lakh, 51 thousand, 6 hundred, and 76. The operator/ISP was able to steal another 6 thousand, and 21 new customers. Check out: Ntc Fiber Internet FTTH Price, Speed and Offers
Classic Tech which added a massive over 21 thousand customers last month, had another encouraging month. Like, its competitors, the ISP also added 6 thousand, 9 hundred, and 74 new customers as of Kartik. The ISP now serves 1 lakh, 87 thousand, 5 hundred, and 63 subscribers.
The company has also announced its plans for a 1 Gbps internet plan which could wreak havoc when it finally rolls out. The company also said it will introduce the country’s first Tri-Band router system to complement its world-class broadband package.
Meanwhile, Vianet has not had a good run of the month from Ashoj till Kartik. NTA’s report shows the private ISP losing 7 thousand, 6 hundred, and 52 customers. With it, its current total of customers stands at 1 lakh, 55 thousand, 7 hundred and 69. But to its good, the ISP has recently announced its Ultra-fi package and followed up with another Mini-pack (75 Mbps for just Rs.800 a month). These new packages will likely help it with new gains in the coming months.
CG Net stormed into the Nepali internet sphere with its spellbinding package that broke rules. First, it broke the conventional residential package with the 120 Mbps package and then at below Rs.1,000 cost. Now, its low-key numbers are baffling many.
Since its debut, the fresh ISP has not mounted a credible challenge on the major ISPs. We would be forgiven for believing that CG Net would steal the ISP market and turn the ISP market upside down. While it has triggered a speed war that took us to the major home broadband speed packages with newer WiFi technologies, it is just about that. And the numbers show that.
Till Kartik, The ISP still has a frustrating number of 5 thousand, 7 hundred, and 21 total customers. The ISP only contributed 1 thousand, 3 hundred and 55 between Ashoj and Kartik to the total fiber internet user base. This figure was similar in the previous month as well. Part of the reason for its uninspiring number is its slow expansion. The ISP is still limited to the valley.
The company once boasted a word of mouth publicity to its ability for a budget internet cost while it seems to be counterproductive to an extent. But the major ISPs doubled down with their continuous high-speed packages at affordable cost. And their robust marketing has overshadowed CG Net in recent months. Will it stage a comeback? Well, it should but that will require a new set of strategies and rapid expansion across major cities.
Meanwhile, Dish Home the DTH turned ISP continues raking in customers. Aided by its continuous expansion around major trade centers, it now serves a total of 38 thousand, 4 hundred and 74 customers. The company added 3 thousand, 7 hundred, and 27 new customers in the one-month period.
Dish Home has announced its plans for a 300 Mbps package soon and has WiFi 6 at its disposal. Time will show how far it can go as it goes toe-to-toe with major ISPs.
The current speed war has intensified with major ISPs still announcing their cost affordable packages at low cost. While most ISPs are drawing in new customers, CG has lingered behind. Do you think it will make a rebound or struggle among brutal marketing appeals and plans from competitors? Do offer your inputs in the comments below.
Source: https://www.nepalitelecom.com/internet-users-isp-in-nepal