5G base station site at Nepal International Airport

Is Nepal Telecom ready for 5G?

At the moment, Nepal Telecom (Ntc) has started a 5G trial for insiders. Soon, the public will have access to it. Smartphones with 2600 MHz band (n41) support will connect to Ntc 5G. Likewise, Ncell is awaiting approval from Nta for its own 5G goals while the company’s CEO Andy Chong has already stated that it’s ready for the trial.

How many 5G operators are there in Nepal?

By February 2022, there were 427 operators in 137 countries/regions with 5G (GSA). People here have also started to demand 5G service here in Nepal. With the initiation of such demand, we are going to discuss everything about 5G network in Nepal now after Ntc, one of the operators has already started the trial.

Is 5G growing in Nepal?

The 5G network is evolving and expanding globally. States like China, Korea, and Germany already have a widespread 5G network While others, it is in an expanding state. By February 2022, there were 427 operators in 137 countries/regions with 5G (GSA). People here have also started to demand 5G service here in Nepal.

Will Nepal start a 5G trial in major cities?

At a press conference organized by Press Chautari Nepal Gandai Pradesh in Pokhara, Communication Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung said the ministry plans to start a 5G trial in major cities. He shared that the government plans to extend 4G coverage nationwide and materialize the 5G trial further in the current fiscal year.

Should Nepal follow the 5G spectrum band?

As for Ntc, the 2.6 GHz band is to be used for the trial only and there is no confirmation on which airwaves it will get for commercial service. Considering the device ecosystem and our small market, Nepal should always follow the 5G spectrum band which is ubiquitously available. Are we at a 5G demanding state?

Why did NTC test 5G network in Kathmandu?

For two years, Ntc tested the 5G network in its offices in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Birgunj. The company pointed to the lack of compatible devices for the delay in public access. For its 5G trial, Ntc installed the necessary infrastructure in the towers in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Birgunj.