Kathmandu, November 5, 2025 — Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel announced the government’s ongoing commitment to expanding free Wi-Fi internet services across major public spaces and remote regions of Nepal, reinforcing efforts to improve national digital connectivity.
During an inspection tour of Wi-Fi-enabled public sites in Kathmandu, Minister Kharel emphasized that the initiative will continue as a nationwide campaign aimed at providing universal internet access, especially in underserved and rural districts.
“We have successfully implemented free Wi-Fi in 19 public places, and now we are working to expand this service to remote districts such as Solukhumbu, Ramechhap, Rautahat, Gulmi, Myagdi, Jumla, and Baitadi,” said Kharel. “This is a major step toward ensuring digital inclusion for all Nepalis.”
Public–Private Collaboration for Connectivity
The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) is leading the rollout in coordination with Nepal Telecom, Ncell, WorldLink, Vianet, and several community-based partners. The collaboration focuses on establishing free public Wi-Fi hotspots in transport hubs, hospitals, temples, and other high-traffic areas.
Accompanied by Ministry Secretary Radhika Aryal, the minister visited multiple sites including the New Bus Park, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Pashupati Aryaghat Complex, and Tribhuvan International Airport to test and evaluate the Wi-Fi services firsthand.
Next Steps
Secretary Aryal confirmed that the government will continue to expand network capacity and improve service reliability, based on feedback from users and technical assessments.
The initiative aligns with Nepal’s broader Digital Nepal Framework, which aims to enhance internet accessibility, foster digital literacy, and promote socio-economic development through digital transformation.
