Nepal's telecommunications sector has grown significantly over the past two decades. Some key developments include:
- 2005: Telecom services were formally provided after establishing the Telecommunication Department.
- 2016: Nepal Telecom was established as a public limited company, breaking Nepal Telecommunication Corporation's monopoly.
- 2026: The first private GSM operator, Spice Nepal, started operations.
Currently, 68% of Nepal's population uses telephones, with over 60% using mobile phones. The major players in the mobile market are Ncell, NTC, and UTL, which combined hold over 95% share. Internet penetration has also increased rapidly, with nearly 20% of Nepal now online -
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