Best Internet Service Providers (ISP) in Nepal

1. Worldlink

According to the latest Management Information System (MIS) report by the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA), Worldlink alone has 542,758 total users, which amounts to 30.27% of the total ISP subscribers in the country. This makes it the largest ISP and the third-largest telecommunications firm in Nepal.

It marked 25 years of service back in 2020. The journey began with the introduction of the e-mail service in 1995, and the company has accomplished a lot in these years.

Worldlink signed a $12 million contract with UK’s CDC Group in October 2019 to expand the company’s facilities and operation in rural parts of Nepal. Furthermore, in partnership with Facebook, Worldlink provides free Wi-Fi and “my Worldlink” Wi-Fi (exclusive to Worldlink users) in over 10,000 locations throughout Nepal.

Moreover, the organization intends to extend the operation to 30,000 locations. It currently offers network coverage in 73 districts, including the most remote areas of Karnali.

Worldlink - Best internet service providers Nepal ISP

Moving forward, the company offers four different plans based on speed: 150Mbps Photon Lite, 225Mbps Photon Lite, 300Mbps Photon Lite, and 600Mbps Photon. These packages are also bundled with a free NetTV standard connection, which requires you to use a set-top box (STB) to watch online content or TV.

Apart from that, the “myWorldlink” app is useful for tracking internet usage, reporting problems, changing Wi-Fi passwords, and so on.

Other than this, every plan also comes with the following features:

SafeNet: To monitor the usage and filter, block out any malicious contents on the web
Time Back: Compensation against interrupted service due to internet outage or other reasons
WiFi Mobility: As aforementioned, it is a partnership with Facebook Connectivity using its Express Wi-Fi platform to provide more than 10,000 hotspots across Nepal.

Worldlink Residential Broadband: Plans & Pricing

Package Name	Max NetTV	Price
1 Month	3 Months	12 Months
150Mbps Photon Lite	1	Rs. 1,400	Rs. 4,050	Rs. 14,400
225Mbps Photon Lite	2	Rs. 1,500	Rs. 4,350	Rs. 16,800
300Mbps Photon Lite	3	Rs. 1,800	Rs. 5,250	Rs. 19,800
600Mbps Photon	3	N/A	Rs. 30,000

There are also other additional charges for new customers which include:

	1 Month	3 Months	12 Months
Drop Wire	Rs. 500 (Free for 600Mbps Photon Plan)
Dual-Band ONU Charges	Rs. 2,500	Rs. 2,000	Free
Dual-Band ONU Deposit Charges	Rs. 500	Free
NetTV Activation
Primary STB	Rs. 3,000	Rs. 2,000 (Free for 600Mbps Photon Lite)
Refundable Deposit	Rs. 500
Secondary STB	Rs. 2,000
Refundable Deposit	Rs. 500

You can even opt for a Mesh Wi-Fi system with options to add more Beacon routers in addition to the main router. Worldlink provides Nokia Beacon 1.1 and Beacon 3.0 router for Photon Lite and Photo plans, respectively. Below is the summary of the rental charges and deposits for each beacon router.

Plans	Mesh Wii-Fi Count	Rental Charge	Deposit	Smart Installation
Photon Lite	1st Beacon 1.1	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 2,500	Rs. 3,000
2nd Beacon 1.1	Rs. 5,000
Photon	1st Beacon 3.0	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 3,000
2nd Beacon 3.0
3rd Beacon 3.0
4th Beacon 3.0

2. Subisu

Subisu is another household name when it comes to digital TV & internet services in Nepal. It was established in 2001 and Subisu is the only cable operator in Nepal to be ISO 9001:2015 and 27001:2013 certified. That should speak volumes in itself and thus reflect on its popularity.

However, that was not the case a year ago. The company has since jumped and managed to be the second-largest ISP in Nepal. After Worldlink, Subisu has 208,817 fiber internet subscribers, pushing it to the second spot in the list of largest ISPs of Nepal.

You can opt for fiber internet with or without Clear TV here. Yet, the bandwidth on the internet subscription without TV is less than that with TV.

Subisu Technology and types of internet connections

In terms of technology, Subisu offers two: fiber, & wireless internet services. Here, fiber-based internet connection is the one through fiber-optic lines whereas wireless broadband is achieved based on radio frequencies (without cable). Among the two, fiber-optic is the optimal choice in most regards like connection quality, security, & total cost.

On the contrary, wireless internet can be a good option for those looking for quick installation & the ability to access hotspots; all at the sacrifice of signal strength & network security.

But if you want to subscribe to wireless internet from Subisu, you should know that the company only provides this service outside of Kathmandu valley. Similarly, with wireless internet, you can not opt for Clear TV installation.

Subisu FTTH Home Internet: Plans & Pricing

Package Name	Max Clear TV	Price
1 Month	3 Months	6 Months	12 Months
30Mbps	–	Rs. 1,195	Rs. 3,407	Rs. 6,451	N/A
31Mbps	1	Rs. 1,550	Rs. 4,400	Rs. 7,500
50Mbps	–	Rs. 1,460	Rs. 4,200	Rs. 7,255	Rs. 11,947
55Mbps	2	Rs. 1,858	Rs. 5,350	Rs. 9,200	Rs. 14,942
70Mbps	–	Rs. 1,637	Rs. 4,500	Rs. 7,790	Rs. 13,800
80Mbps	3	Rs. 2,124	Rs. 6,350	Rs. 11,000	Rs. 21,500
150Mbps	4	N/A	Rs. 13,540	Rs. 26,549

Now let’s look at the total charge for first-time installation:

Package Name	Single Band Router	Dual Band Router
1 Month	3 Months	6 Months	12 Months	1 Month	3 Months	6 Months	12 Months
30Mbps	Rs. 4,292	Rs. 6,062	Rs. 8,663	N/A	Rs. 4,735	Rs. 6,504	Rs. 9,106	N/A
31Mbps	Rs. 7,744	Rs. 9,710	Rs. 11,924	Rs. 8,187	Rs. 10,152	Rs. 12,367
50Mbps	Rs. 4,557	Rs. 6,855	Rs. 9,467	Rs. 13,717	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 7,297	Rs. 9,910	Rs. 14,159
55Mbps	Rs. 8,052	Rs. 10,660	Rs. 13,624	Rs. 18.482	Rs. 8,495	Rs. 11,102	Rs. 14,067	Rs. 18,924
70Mbps	Rs. 4,734	Rs. 7,155	Rs. 10,002	Rs. 15,570	Rs. 5,177	Rs. 7,597	Rs. 10,445	Rs. 16,012
80Mbps	Rs. 8,318	Rs. 11,660	Rs. 15,424	Rs. 25,040	Rs. 8,761	Rs. 12,102	Rs. 15,867	Rs. 25,482
150Mbps	N/A	Rs. 17,079	Rs. 28,318

3. Classic Tech

The last time we updated our list of best internet service providers (ISP) in Nepal, Classic Tech was in the fourth position. It has since taken over Vianet to grab the third position based on user volume.

That being said, Classic Tech arrived late to the speed war, but with a bang. Like I mentioned earlier, the company is currently teasing home plans with a bandwidth of up to 1Gbps. It will also be providing Wi-Fi 6 router in collaboration with Huawei under the “Tachyon” plans.

Classic Tech Home: Plans & Pricing

Package Name	Max Classic Prabhu TV	Price
1 Month	3 Months	6 Months	12 Months
Dhamakedar-20Mbps	1	N/A	Rs. 13,200
Classic-Plus-30Mbps	1	Rs. 1,550	Rs. 4,500	Rs. 5,670	Rs. 10,500
Classic-Plus-40Mbps	1	Rs. 1,850	Rs. 5,450	Rs. 7,902	Rs. 13,200
Toofan-50Mbps	1	N/A	N/A	Rs. 15,000
Toofan-80Mbps	1	Rs. 16,800	Rs. 10,100
Toofan-100Mbps	1	Rs. 11,500	Rs. 19,200

Provided below are the one-time charges for first-time users:

	1 Month	3 Months	6 Months	12 Months
Installation	Rs. 1,500	Free
FTTH Cable	Rs. 500
ONU Deposit	Rs. 500
Prabhu Activation	Rs. 1,500	Free
STB Deposit	Rs. 500
Secondary STB Activation (only on Toofan plans)	N/A	Rs. 2,000
Secondary STB Deposit (only on Toofan plans)	N/A	Rs. 1,000

4. Vianet

Vianet is now ranked fourth among the biggest ISPs in Nepal. Both Subisu and Classic Tech have beaten the company in terms of subscribers. Its FTTH service has a strong foothold, especially in Kathmandu valley with a lot of satisfied home & corporate users.

Therefore, you may have seen many polls on the internet declaring Vianet as one of the best internet service providers in Nepal. Yet, the company hasn’t managed to expand to other regions of the country as effectively as the competition.

Despite its tag as one of the largest ISPs in Nepal, Vianet hasn’t been able to expand its business in several districts of Nepal. The company is currently operational in 22 districts, the remotest to be in Darchula, Khalanga.

Anyway, Vianet now provides its own ViaTV & VoD (Video on Demand) services. Furthermore, it also includes the following features in its internet package:

Ultraboost: Speed boosted up to 100Mbps for a fast workflow (which should now be updated with the arrival of the Ultra-Fi plan)
Service Assurance: Compensation against internet outage
Viasecure: Monitoring & controlling contents on the web for child safety

Vianet Ultra-Fi: Plans & Pricing

Package Name	Max ViaTV	Price
1 Month	3 Months	12 Months
Ultra-Fi 125Mbps TV+	1	Rs. 1,400	Rs. 4,050	Rs. 13,200
Ultra-Fi 175Mbps TV+	2	Rs. 1,550	Rs. 4,500	Rs. 15,000
Ultra-Fi 250Mbps TV+	3	Rs. 1,900	Rs 5,550	Rs. 18,000

There are also other additional charges for new customers which include:

	1 Month	3 Months	12 Months
Installation Charge	Rs. 500	Free
Dual Band Router Installation	Rs. 2,500	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,000
Fiber Wi-Fi Device Deposit	Rs. 500
ViaTV STB Activation	Rs. 3,000	Rs. 2,500	Free
STB Deposit	Rs. 500
ViaTV STB Activation (Secondary)	Rs. 2,000
STB Deposit (Secondary)	Rs. 500

5. Nepal Telecom FTTH

Then, we have dear old Nepal Telecom’s own FTTH internet. Though people throw major shade at its notoriously slow ADSL-based internet services, believe it or not, there have been quite some positive responses to this.

Despite being the biggest broadband service provider in the country, Nepal Telecom has just 145,655 users subscribed to its Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) internet plan, taking into account the 60,000 new connections in the first 10 months of lockdown.

NT FTTH is now available in 33 districts, with speeds ranging from 25Mbps to 80Mbps under different plans and packages. To lure more users, these internet plans come bundled with NTTV (limited to Kathmandu and Banepa) and telephone service.

Despite looking like a viable alternative, its registration process is tediously old-school which is as follows:

Download the FTTH registration form, fill it up, and then submit it to the nearest Nepal Telecom (NT) service counter.
Then, NT will carry out the site survey & estimation for possible plans regarding installation.
Once everything checks out, NT will carry out the process and then provide a username & password for login.

Yeah… really not appealing to the younger generation of viable customers. Hence, it definitely won’t be in most people’s pick for one of the best internet service providers in Nepal. It also has a really limiting FUP policy which may not be suitable for many people out there.

NTC FTTH FUP Limits:

FTTH Package	Daily Volume	Speed after FUP Volume
25Mbps	30GB	5Mbps
40Mbps	40GB
80Mbps	60GB

As a result, Nepal Telecom’s FTTH is only suitable for those who use the internet on a need-to basis; someone who doesn’t require excessive bandwidth.

Nepal Telecom FTTH Individual (Internet + TV + telephone): Plan and Pricing

Package Name	Price
1 Month	3 Months	12 Months
25Mbps	Rs. 1,400	Rs. 4,100	Rs. 14,025
40Mbps	Rs. 1,850	Rs. 5,500	Rs. 18,025
80Mbps	Rs. 2,450	Rs. 7,200	Rs. 23,525

Nepal Telecom FTTH Individual (No TV): Plan and Pricing

Package Name	Price
1 Month	3 Months	12 Months
25Mbps	Rs. 1,000	Rs. 2,850	Rs. 10,500
40Mbps	Rs. 1,500	Rs. 4,200	Rs. 15,300
80Mbps	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 5,500	Rs. 20,500

Now, let’s look at the additional tariffs of Nepal Telecom on the first-time installation:

One Time Charge	1 Month	3 Months	6 Months
Drop Wire	Rs. 10 per meter (free for up to 100m)
Installation Charge
No Telephone	Rs. 500
1 Telephone	Rs. 1,165
2 Telephone	Rs. 1,830
CPE Router	Rs. 2,825	Free
NTTV Set Top Box	Rs. 3,800	Free
Secondary NTTV	Rs. 508.5	Rs. 1448.66	Rs. 4881.60

6. DishHome Fibernet

Like CG Net, DishHome is a relatively new name in Nepal’s ISP industry. The company launched its Fibernet plans last year from Kathmandu and is currently in the stage of expansion. DishHome Fibernet benefits from the existing distribution network of DishHome.

Unlike any other ISPs in this list of best internet service providers in Nepal, DishHome Fibernet provides users to choose between IPTV and DTH TV. The latter uses satellite signals, thus, saving your valuable bandwidth.

DishHome Fibernet: Plan and Pricing

Package Name	Max DTH TVs	Price
1 Month	3 Months	6 Months	12 Months
10Mbps (Single Band)	1	Rs. 531	Rs. 1,549	Rs. 3,009	Rs. 5,841
15Mbps (Single Band	1	Rs. 600	Rs. 1,750	Rs. 3,400	Rs. 6,600
25Mbps (Single Band	1	Rs. 900	Rs. 2,640	Rs. 5,160	Rs. 10,000
40Mbps (Single Band	1	Rs. 1,030	Rs. 3,030	Rs. 5,880	Rs. 11,499
60Mbps (Dual Band)	1	Rs. 1,200	Rs. 3,525	Rs. 6,900	Rs. 13,499
80Mbps (Dual Band)	1	Rs. 1,370	Rs. 4,020	Rs. 7,860	Rs. 15,499
100Mbps (Dual Band)	1	Rs. 1,530	Rs. 4,530	Rs. 8,880	Rs. 17,499
100Mbps FUP (Dual Band)	0	N/A	Rs. 10,788

Here are the additional charges for new users:

Package Name	DTH Installation	Fiber Net Installations
1 Month	3 Months	6 Months	12 Months	1 Month	3 Months	6 Months	12 Months
10Mbps (Single Band)	Rs. 3,539	Rs. 2,212
15Mbps (Single Band	Rs. 3,539	Rs. 2,212
Single Band: 25 / 40Mbps	Rs. 2,400	Rs. 2,100	Rs. 1,800	Rs. 1,500	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,500	Rs. 1,000	Free
Dual-Band: 60 / 80 / 100Mbps	Rs. 2,400	Rs. 2,100	Rs. 1,800	Rs. 1,500	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,500	Rs. 1,000	Free
100Mbps FUP (Dual Band)	N/A	N/A	Rs. 1,000

7. CG Net

As we all know, the ISP market in Nepal was growing stale for the last few years. That’s why when CG Net debuted with its 120Mbps home plans, it felt like a breath of fresh air. Back then, other ISPs were hardly giving bandwidth higher than 80Mbps.

Thus, CG Communications can also be credited with the recent bandwidth war between Nepali ISPs. However, being a new player in the market, it has been struggling with coverage expansion and customer service. Also, CG Net does not have any IPTV facility yet.

CG Net: Plans & Pricing

Package Name	Price
1 Month	3 Months	6 Months	12 Months
50Mbps	Rs. 649	Rs. 1,947	Rs. 3,894	Rs. 7,788
120Mbps	Rs. 999	Rs. 2,997	Rs. 5,994	Rs. 11,988

The additional charges levied on first-time installations are as follows:

	1 Month	3 Months	6 Months	12 Months
Installation	Free
Drop Wire Charge	Free
Single Band Router	Rs. 2500	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 1,500	Free
Dual Band Router (Optional)	Rs. 3,500	Rs. 3,000	Rs. 2,500	Rs. 2,000 (Free for 120Mbps plan)
Refundable Deposit	Rs. 500

Best Internet Service Providers (ISP) in Nepal 2021 (Summary)

Like we mentioned in the beginning, there’s no one right answer when it comes to answering the question “which is the best ISP in Nepal?” So, this listing is entirely based on each company’s subscriber volume instead.