Mountain town in Koshi Province, Nepal
Internet in Namche Bazaar: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Namche Bazaar?
Median fixed broadband in Nepal is 89 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is paid by the hour or day and slow; Ncell and Nepal Telecom 4G work in town but not reliably on the trail above.
Getting online in Namche Bazaar
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | No home broadband for visitors; lodges and cafés sell wifi vouchers. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is paid by the hour or day and slow; Ncell and Nepal Telecom 4G work in town but not reliably on the trail above. |
| Outages | Power and signal drop in storms and winter |
| Tourist SIM | Ncell and Nepal Telecom counters at Kathmandu airport; bring your passport. Ncell tourist plans cost NPR 595–1,995 for 7–28 days. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Ncell, Nepal Telecom (NTC) |
| Monthly data plan | Rs800–1,500 ($5.2–9.7) |
Coworking in Namche Bazaar
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in South Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 89 Mbps | — |
| Bangladesh | 71 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| India | 64 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Sri Lanka | 37 Mbps | 59 Mbps |
| Pakistan | 18 Mbps | 32 Mbps |
| Afghanistan | 6 Mbps | 19 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Namche Bazaar?
Median fixed broadband in Nepal is 89 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is paid by the hour or day and slow; Ncell and Nepal Telecom 4G work in town but not reliably on the trail above.
Which SIM card should I get in Namche Bazaar?
Ncell and Nepal Telecom counters at Kathmandu airport; bring your passport. Ncell tourist plans cost NPR 595–1,995 for 7–28 days.
Can I use an eSIM in Nepal?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Nepal
- Ncell
- Nepal Telecom (NTC)
- Nepal Tourism Board
- Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
- Sagarmatha National Park (DNPWC)
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.