How ISPs Work in Nepal: From International Backbones to NPIX Members Ever wondered what happens after your home Wi-Fi router gets the signal from your Internet Service Provider (ISP)? In Nepal, the journey of your internet data is a fascinating blend of international connections, national infrastructure, and local exchange points. Let's demystify how ISPs operate in the Himalayan nation, with a special focus on the crucial role of NPIX (Nepal Internet Exchange). The Global Connection: Bringing Internet to Nepal Nepal is a landlocked country, which means it doesn't have direct access to undersea fiber optic cables that form the backbone of the global internet. So, how does the internet reach us? Most of Nepal's international internet bandwidth comes through its southern border with India. Major ISPs in Nepal, like WorldLink, Vianet, ClassicTech, Subisu, and others, establish direct peering agreements and purchase bandwidth from large Tier-1 and Tier-2 providers in In...