Nepal
Speedtest Connectivity Report
To show a full picture of network performance in each market, our reports are informed by millions of daily consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest, along with quality of experience (QoE) metrics that offer insight into the daily connected activities that matter most to end-users.
Nepal Telecom led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Nepal Telecom was the fastest mobile provider in Nepal during 1H 2025, across all technologies combined. It recorded a median download speed of 14.16 Mbps, and an upload speed of 9.06 Mbps.
Nepal Telecom and CGNET offered the best gaming experiences
Nepal Telecom offered the best mobile gaming experience in Nepal during 1H 2025, while CGNET recorded the best gaming experience among ISPs.
CGNET the fastest fixed ISP in Nepal
CGNET was the fastest ISP in Nepal during 1H 2025 with a median download speed of 97.27 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 95.71 Mbps.
Biratnagar and Kathmandu were the top performing cities in Nepal
Among the most populous cities in Nepal, Biratnagar recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 22.46 Mbps, while Kathmandu outpaced the other cities to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 87.88 Mbps.
34.65
Fastest Mobile Network
67.44
Best Mobile Video Experience
69.55
Best Mobile Gaming Experience
Best Mobile Network
Nepal Telecom had the Best Mobile Network among providers in Nepal during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 54.02.
Speedtest Connectivity Score combines key metrics to evaluate the overall user experience that mobile providers offer. It includes Speed Score, as well as indicators for web browsing performance, and Video Streaming Score.
Speedtest Connectivity Score™ provides a reliable measure of the overall mobile network connected experience based on a combination of Speed Score, as well as Scores for Web Browsing and Video Streaming. Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate Speedtest Connectivity Score.
Fastest Mobile Network
Nepal Telecom was the fastest mobile provider in Nepal based on Speedtest Intelligence® data for all technologies combined, with a Speed Score of 34.65. Nepal Telecom led on median download speed, recording 14.16 Mbps, ahead of next placed Ncell, which recorded 8.36 Mbps. Nepal Telecom also led the market on median upload speed, with 9.06 Mbps, and the lowest latency with 38 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance, and is based on modern chipsets, in order to remove the impact on network performance of older devices. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Most Consistent Network
Nepal Telecom recorded the best mobile network Consistency in Nepal, with 68.3% of its samples meeting or exceeding the threshold of 5 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload throughput.
Ookla’s methodology for most consistent network is determined by Consistency Score™, which reflects the percentage of samples that meet minimum thresholds for download and upload speeds, depending on the type of network. The higher a provider’s Consistency Score, the more likely a consumer will enjoy acceptable internet performance and quality. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Video Experience
Ncell recorded the best mobile video experience in Nepal, with a Video Streaming Score of 67.44.
Video Streaming Score™ is based on Ookla’s Consumer QoE™ measurements of video start time, re-buffering ratio, and resolution. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Gaming Experience
Nepal Telecom recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Nepal, with a Game Score of 69.55.
Game Score™ is based on Ookla’s consumer initiated Speedtest results as well as Consumer QoE™ latency and jitter measurements taken to real-world game servers. Game Scores are composed of eight components, each measuring a different aspect of the consumer gaming experience. Each of these components is evaluated and scored on a scale of 0-100 for each provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Consumer Sentiment
There was no top rated mobile provider in Nepal during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers.
Ookla’s five-star ratings system, driven by our consumer initiated samples, gauges a consumer’s overall satisfaction with their provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Mobile Awards
Data Collection Period: January – June 2025
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Best Mobile Gaming Experience
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Best Mobile Video Experience
City Performance
Biratnagar had the fastest median mobile download speed among Nepal’s most populous cities, recording 22.46 Mbps. Janakpur was second, followed by Bharatpur in third. At the other end of the scale, Tokha had the slowest median mobile download speed at 6.52 Mbps, followed by Chandragiri and Birgunj.
Regional Performance
Eastern Region had the fastest median mobile download speed among Nepal’s regions, recording 15.16 Mbps. Mid-Western Region was second, followed by Far-Western Region in third. At the other end of the scale, Central Development Region had the slowest median mobile download speed at 10.21 Mbps, followed by Western Region and Far-Western Region. Nepal Telecom was the fastest provider across three regions.
68.06
Best Fixed Network
80.41
Best ISP Gaming Experience
Best Fixed Network
Vianet had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Nepal during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 68.06. Speedtest Connectivity Score combines key metrics to evaluate the overall user experience that ISPs provide. It includes Speed Score, as well as indicators for web browsing performance, and Video Streaming Score.
Speedtest Connectivity Score™ provides a reliable measure of the overall fixed network connected experience based on a combination of Speed Score, as well as Scores for Web Browsing and Video Streaming. Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate Speedtest Connectivity Score.
Fastest Fixed ISP
CGNET was the fastest ISP in Nepal during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 59.27. CGNET led on median download speed, recording 97.27 Mbps, ahead of next placed Classic Tech, which recorded 91.24 Mbps. CGNET also led the market on median upload speed, with 95.71 Mbps, and recorded a latency of 9 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Most Consistent ISP
CGNET recorded the highest network Consistency in Nepal, with 86.2% of its samples meeting or exceeding the threshold of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload throughput.
Ookla’s methodology for most consistent network is determined by Consistency Score™, which reflects the percentage of samples that meet minimum thresholds for download and upload speeds, depending on the type of network. The higher a provider’s Consistency Score, the more likely a consumer will enjoy acceptable internet performance and quality. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Video Experience
There was no winner of best ISP video experience in Nepal during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
Video Streaming Score™ is based on Ookla’s Consumer QoE™ measurements of video start time, re-buffering ratio, and resolution. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Gaming Experience
CGNET provided the best ISP gaming experience in Nepal, with a Game Score of 80.41.
Game Score™ is based on Ookla’s consumer initiated Speedtest results as well as Consumer QoE™ latency and jitter measurements taken to real-world game servers. Game Scores are composed of eight components, each measuring a different aspect of the consumer gaming experience. Each of these components is evaluated and scored on a scale of 0-100 for each eligible provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Consumer Sentiment
There was no top rated ISP in Nepal during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
Ookla’s five-star ratings system, driven by our consumer initiated samples, gauges a consumer’s overall satisfaction with their provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Fixed Awards
Data Collection Period: January – June 2025
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Fastest Fixed ISP
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Best ISP Gaming Experience
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Best Fixed Network
City Performance
Kathmandu had the fastest median fixed download speed among Nepal’s most populous cities, recording 87.88 Mbps. Chandragiri was second, followed by Budhanilkantha in third. At the other end of the scale, Pokhara had the slowest median fixed download speed at 62.14 Mbps, followed by Birgunj and Bharatpur.
Regional Performance
Central Development Region had the fastest median fixed download speed among Nepal’s regions, recording 80.48 Mbps. Western Region was second, followed by Eastern Region in third. At the other end of the scale, Far-Western Region had the slowest median fixed download speed at 51.83 Mbps, followed by Koshi Province and Mid-Western Region. WorldLink was the fastest provider across two regions.
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