Connectivity Providers Database

Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 16:47:45 +0545 From: Dileep Agrawal <dileep@wlink.com.np> To: Steven G. Huter <sghuter@nsrc.org> Subject: Re: The Nepali Internet > 1) What is the total international bandwidth to Nepal at this time ? ISP in NP Link Type Bandwidth Upstream ISP POP location ========= =========== =========== ================ ============== WorldLink ILL 64kbps Teleglobe Montreal WorldLink ILL 64kbps VSNL Mumbai Mercantile ILL 64kbps Singnet Singapore Mercantile ILL 64kbps VSNL Mumbai Computerland ILL 64kbps VSNL Mumbai > 2) What is the total estimated number of Internet users in Nepal at > this time (including store-and-forward networks) ? Rough estimate: 18,000 > 3) Could you pls provide an estimate of the user base, in percentages, > for the following categories: Academic/Research and Education 10% Commercial 30% NGO/non-profit 15% Government 5% Intl orgs (i.e. UN, WB, etc.) 20% Home users 20% Regards, Dileep