South Asia is home to a growing telecommunication sector that serves households, businesses, and institutions with reliable broadband and mobile connectivity. In this guide, we rank the best internet providers in Bhutan to help you compare their services and choose the right ISP for your needs.
While a few major providers dominate the market, there are several reliable network operators, each bringing offering competitive packages and diverse connectivity solutions.
Bhutan Telecom, the state-owned operator behind the DrukNet brand, delivers fixed-line, mobile, and broadband internet to nearly every corner of the country.
Phone
+975 2 322678
Website
www.bt.bt
The company runs fiber-to-the-home connections through Thimphu, Paro, and other urban centers, alongside nationwide 4G and expanding 5G coverage.
2. TashiCell
TashiCell broke Bhutan Telecom’s monopoly in 2008 and now ranks as the country’s second-largest internet and mobile provider.
Phone
+975 77889977
Website
www.tashicell.com
Its network became the first in Bhutan to launch commercial 5G, rolling out service in Thimphu, Paro, and Phuentsholing before expanding to other Dzongkhags. Subscribers pick between prepaid and postpaid broadband packages, and the team answers queries through the short-code hotline or by email at [email protected].
NANO entered the market in 2015 as a boutique ISP, built by former DrukNet engineers who wanted tighter, more personal service.
Phone
+975 2 330330
Website
www.nano.bt
Unlike the larger carriers, this provider targets enterprise clients, offering managed IT, cybersecurity, and dedicated international bandwidth through its own gateway in Phuentsholing.
4. DrukCom
DrukCom launched in 2016 as Bhutan’s first digital cable TV distributor and has since expanded into home and business internet.
Phone
+975 334041
Website
www.drukcom.com
Beyond broadband, the firm bundles VSAT connectivity, web hosting, and digital marketing services for clients across the country.
5. Starlink Bhutan
Starlink touched down in Bhutan in February 2025, bringing satellite broadband to villages that fiber and cell towers still can’t reach.
Phone
17121229
Website
www.starlink.com
Download speeds range from 25 to 110 Mbps under the residential plan, though local Ngultrum payment options are still rolling out. Remote households order a kit online or contact the Bhutanese reseller, Druk Com Solutions.
The enlisted internet suppliers in Bhutan are credited for improving internet penetration from 59 percent to 92 percent between 2020 and 2026.
Internet coverage across districts in Bhutan
No.
District
Pop
1
Bumthang
18.3k
2
Chhukha
69.8k
3
Dagana
25.7k
4
Gasa
4.3k
5
Haa
13.8k
6
Lhuentse
13.6k
7
Mongar
40.4k
8
Paro
49.3k
9
Pemagatshel
22.0k
10
Punakha
30.5k
11
Samdrup Jongkhar
37.9k
12
Samtse
63.0k
13
Sarpang
49.9k
14
Thimphu
162.0k
15
Trashigang
50.8k
16
Trashi Yangtse
15.2k
17
Trongsa
17.0k
18
Tsirang
24.5k
19
Wangdue Phodrang
43.6k
20
Zhemgang
18.2k
Whether you need affordable home broadband or business connectivity, it’s worth comparing multiple providers before requesting installation. Above all, even more network firms and technology startups are making high-speed connectivity more accessible.
Bsc. Mechatronics engineer & founder of Rejnac Group Inc. with a strong passion for Robotics, networking, ICT, digital marketing, and AI applications. My goal in this web project is to highlight exciting tech trends that are transforming your living room and workspaces. DM on WhatsApp or [email protected].
