City in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Internet in Patan: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Patan?
Median fixed broadband in Nepal is 89 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Jhamsikhel and Pulchowk cafés have fast wifi for laptop work; power cuts are rare but outages happen.
Getting online in Patan
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from WorldLink, Vianet and others reaches most flats; roughly NPR 1,000–2,500 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Jhamsikhel and Pulchowk cafés have fast wifi for laptop work; power cuts are rare but outages happen. |
| Outages | Occasional power and wifi outages; many cafés have backups |
| 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 | Rs800–2,000 ($5.2–13.0) |
Coworking in Patan
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 Patan?
Median fixed broadband in Nepal is 89 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Jhamsikhel and Pulchowk cafés have fast wifi for laptop work; power cuts are rare but outages happen.
Which SIM card should I get in Patan?
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)
- Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
- Pathao Nepal
- CIWEC Hospital
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 Spotted something out of date?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.