Kathmandu, Sept. 13 -- While the number of internet users continues to grow across the country, the quality of internet speed available to consumers has not been consistent, say consumers.

Poor internet service has been observed particularly during these past few months. Internet service providers said that problems with internet speed is because of issues with international bandwidth, different servers and mobile apps, and with more and more people using the internet during the lockdown and prohibitory orders.

"Internet usage has increased during the pandemic lockdown with people staying at home and performing activities like office work and conducting classes, meeting, seminar remotely, increasing use of e-commerce and digital payment...