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?

Which frequency bands does Nepal Telecom use?

Nepal Telecom uses 1800 MHz and 800 MHz bands for its 4G LTE network. Find more info on the Nepal Telecom 4G bands and how to get the most out of them.

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.

When did mobile communication begin in Nepal?

Mobile communication in Nepal began in 1999 with the launching of GSM service by Nepal Telecom. At first, it was only in the 900 MHz frequency band for 2G GSM. Then, several years later, 2005, the private operator, Spice Nepal, started service with the Mero Mobile Brand (Now Ncell), which was also in the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz frequency bands. (For more history, click here)