Nepal Telecom (NTC) has announced plans to construct 4,965 Fiber Distribution Cabinets (FDCs) nationwide, significantly expanding its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) infrastructure with a total distribution capacity exceeding 2.5 million lines. The initiative is being led by the Planning Department under NTC’s Wireline & Customer Service Directorate and Wireless Service Directorate.
Under the plan, FTTH services will be distributed across 431 local bodies, including all six metropolitan cities, 11 sub-metropolitan cities, 236 municipalities, and 176 rural municipalities. While Nepal has a total of 753 local bodies, NTC confirmed that its FTTH service is already available in all 77 districts, marking broad nationwide reach.
As part of the rollout, Project Implementation Departments East and West are targeting the installation of 214,344 FTTH ports and the construction of 453 FDCs across all seven provinces during fiscal year 2082/83. By Kartik 2082, NTC had expanded its FTTH distribution capacity by 62,976 lines, achieving 29.38 percent of the annual target. Total distribution capacity has increased from 2,174,064 lines in Ashar 2082 to 2,237,040 lines.
NTC currently serves around 400,000 FTTH voice users and more than 364,000 FTTH data users. Additionally, its NT TV service had over 72,000 subscribers as of Ashoj 2082. The company delivers FTTH services under the NT Fiber brand, offering a triple-play package that combines high-speed internet, IPTV, and fixed telephone services.
The expansion reflects Nepal Telecom’s continued investment in fiber infrastructure to meet growing demand for high-speed broadband and digital services across urban and rural areas.
