Similarly, in the case of Nepal, out of a total population of 2,81,20,740 (two hundred and eighty-one million twenty thousand seven hundred and forty), there are 34,11,948 (thirty-four million eleven thousand nine hundred) Internet users which is 12 out of the total population. 13% and only 0.12% of the world's users, but as of now (March 29, 2015), the number of Internet users has been growing by 9%.
Are you trying to connect to the Internet in Nepal? Are you confused as to what type of internet plan is cheap, good, and quality? So read it once.
As of July 1, 2014, out of a total population of 7,24,37,84,124 (seven billion twenty-four million thirty-seven million eighty-four thousand one hundred and twenty-four) worldwide, 2,92,52,49,355 (two billion ninety-nine million seventy-nine thousand) Three hundred and fifty-five) Internet users which are 40.38% of the total population.
Modernization is also one of the reasons for the growing number of Internet users today. Generally speaking, the Internet is a different world, some see it as news, some as entertainment, some as research. Each user has their own understanding.
If you are thinking of connecting/using the internet then here are some common things. It is important to keep these in mind. Such as Internet Package, Internet Speed, Router. Cable etc. To date, many Internet service providers have opened in Nepal. Such as Nepal Telecom, Broad-Link, UTL, N-Cell (mobile only), World Link, etc.
Internet service providers in Nepal, their Internet services, and offers.
(Note: The details of the monthly fees and plans mentioned below areas of the time we were compiling them. Today, due to competition between the companies, the fees and plans may not be the same. Please click on the website of the company concerned. You will be able to get such offers.)
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Note: "-" is kept in a place where there is no information. Amounts excluding taxes. An unlimited plan is suitable for anyone who uses the internet 24 hours a day, otherwise, it can be expensive.
Note: “-“is used when information is not available. The entire price listed is excluding tax.
Volume Based Plan
Night Surfing Plan
Devices:
If you are thinking of connecting/using the internet then here are some common things. It is important to keep these in mind. Such as Internet Package, Internet Speed, Router. Cable etc. To date, many Internet service providers have opened in Nepal. Such as Nepal Telecom, Broad-Link, UTL, N-Cell (mobile only), World Link, etc.
Internet service providers in Nepal, their Internet services, and offers.
(Note: The details of the monthly fees and plans mentioned below areas of the time we were compiling them. Today, due to competition between the companies, the fees and plans may not be the same. Please click on the website of the company concerned. You will be able to get such offers.)
Unlimited Plan
| Company | Service | Speed | Detail | Offers | Monthly Cost |
NTC | ADSL | 192Kbps, 384 Kbps | Monthly Renewal | None | Rs 1017 , Rs 1695(With VAT) [Registration : Rs 500] |
World Link | Wi-Zoom, Cable-Zoom | 1Mbps,10 Mbps(128Kbps) | 10 Mbps (20GB) and revert to 128 Kbps | Less cost when paid in advance | Rs 1100 |
Broadlink | WiFi (Shared) | 256, 384, 512 and 960 Kbps | Sharing up to 4 persons | Summer Offer (Check Website) | Rs 899 , Rs 1348, Rs 2700, Rs 6742 |
| Subishu | WiFi | 128 Kbps, 256 Kbps, 512 Kbps | Unlimited for one month | The new year offers (check website) | Rs 800, Rs 1050, Rs 1725 |
| Classictech | WiFi | 512Kbps | - | - | Rs 500 |
UTL | CDMA | 128 Kbps | - | एक महिन निशुल्क one month free | Rs 500 + one time (Rs 848) |
| Web Surfer | WiFi | 384 Kbps, 256 Kbps, 192 Kbps | - | - | Rs 1500,Rs 1100, Rs 900 + one time (Rs 3000) |
| Mercantile | WiFi (Econet) | 192 Kbps, 384 Kbps, 768 Kbps | - | - | RS 1000, Rs 1700, Rs 3300 |
| VIAnet | WiFi | 1 Mbps(90 GB) + 256 Kbps | - | Discount when paid in advance (more months) | Rs 5500 |
| CWC | WiFi | 192Kbps, 320Kbps | Differs from monthly to yearly | - | Rs 600, Rs 1000 |
| ओं टेल Otel | Space-Time Network (STN) Cable and Fiber | 1 Mbps for home users (sharing ratio 1:6), other packages available | Monthly, quarterly, semi-yearly and Yearly | Free Installation Charge (all packages), Free router for yearly subscribers | Rs. 1050 monthly and Rs. 12600 yearly without VAT (13%) |
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Note: “-“is used when information is not available. The entire price listed is excluding tax.
If you work on loads of data and wish to stay connected 24/7 then an unlimited plan would be a good option for you. Otherwise, an unlimited data plan would be expensive for users who use the internet occasionally.
Volume Based Plan
| Provider | Speed(Kbps) | Volume(GB) | Cost(N.Rs) | Duration |
| 1. NTC(ADSL)WiMAX | 512 | 15 | 1980 | 3 months |
| 30 | 3762 | 6 months | ||
| 120 | 11448 | 12 months | ||
| 256 | 5 | 650 | 1 month | |
| 30 | 1650 | 3 months | ||
| 120 | 11220 | 1 year | ||
| 512(WiMax) | 8 | 850 | 1 month | |
| 36 | 1854 | 3 months | ||
| 144 | 12750 | 1 year | ||
| 1024(WiMax) | 12 | 1370 | 1 month | |
| 2. NCELL (Only Mobile Broadband-3G) | >512 (offers available) | 1 | 699 | 1 month |
| 5 | 1999 | 1 month | ||
| 10 | 2999 | 1 month | ||
| 3. World Link | 10 * 1024 and 128 after volume finished | 20 | 1100 | 1 month |
| Cable Zoom (Some part of Kathmandu valley) | 40 | 1800 | 1 month | |
| 60 | 3150 | 3 months | ||
| 120 | 5250 | 3 months | ||
| 240 | 12000 | 1 year | ||
| 480 | 18600 | 1 year | ||
| 4. Vianet | 1024 and 256 after volume usage | 90 | 5500 | 1 month |
| 270 | 16000 | 3 months | ||
| 540 | 31350 | 6 months | ||
| 1080 | 59400 | 1 year |
Night Surfing Plan
| Provider | Service | Speed(Kbps) | Details | Cost(NRs)month |
| 1. Web Surfer(WiFi) | 5 pm to 10 am | 256 | - | 500 +installation (3000) |
| 2. Mercantile(WiFi) | 6 pm to 9 am | 256 | 6-month advance | 900 |
| 512 | 1500 |
A night surfing plan is useful for companies or individuals who work at night. This plan is from 10 pm to 5 am.
Devices:
- For ADSL: ADSL modem (router) ADSL modem(Router) (Wireless: about RS 2200-3000, Only Wired: about RS 1000-2000) Wi-Fi router needed if you want to share.
- CDMA modem about RS 1000-2000 (or more)
- Wlink devices are provided by the company with certain terms.
- The mobile USB adapter is needed to connect to the internet using NCELL. It can be purchased outside or even buy it from NCELL.
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ISPs and their coverage
| Provider | Service | Coverage | Contact |
| 1NTC | ADSL | Almost 75 district | Customer care centerSundhara, KathmanduTel:. 197 http://ntc.net.np |
| WiMAX | Major cities of Nepal | ||
| 2. NCELL | 3G Internet | Major cities of Nepal and in Mount Everest base camp | http://ncell.com.np |
| 3.World Link | Cable Zoom | Some part of Kathmandu | Jawalakhel, Lalitpur Tel.: +977-1- 5523050 http://wlink.com.np |
| Wi Zoom | |||
| 4.Broadlink | वाई फाई WiFi | Central development region, Western development region and some part of Eastern development region | Inderni Heights ‚Sanepa(RingRoad)Lalitpur‚ NepalTel: +977 1 5553020 +977 1 5553021 http://broadlink.com |
| 5. Subishu | WiFi | Some area of Kathmandu | Phone.01- 4429616 http://www.subisu.net.np/ |
| 6. Classic Tech | WiFi | Some part of Kathmandu valley | New Baneshwor-10, Baneshwor Plaza – 4th & 5th Floor, Kathmandu, Nepal.Tel: +977-1-4466607 http://www.classic.com.np/ |
| 7. UTL | सि.डि.एम.ए CDMA | Many areas in the country, verify your location by looking at its webpage | PutalisadakTel.: 01-2222222http://utlnepal.com |
| 8. Mercantile | WiFi | Some part of Kathmandu valley | Toll Free:16600155555 http://mos.com.np |
| 9. Vianet | WiFi | Some part of Kathmandu valley | Jawalakhel Road, LalitpurTel: 977-1-5546410 http://vianet.com |
| 10. CWC (Cherry World Communication Pvt Ltd.) | WiFi | Some part of Kathmandu valley | Ltd.New Baneshwor, Sankhmul RoadKathmandu, NepalTel: +977-1-4785651 http://www.cwc.com.np |
| 11. Otel | Co-axial (STN Network) and fiber cable | Major parts of Kathmandu Valley.(expansion in progress) | Jawalakhel, Lalitpur Prera Business Center Tel: 01-5553703 http://www.otel.com.np |
