Nepal: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →Nepal has two major mobile network operators: Ncell and Nepal Telecom. Both carriers provide mobile services across the country with 3G and 4G/LTE technology commercially available. The primary LTE bands used for roaming travelers are Band 3 (1800 MHz) and Band 8 (900 MHz), which form the backbone of data connectivity in the region.
Some local carriers in Nepal issue eSIMs, though availability may be limited compared to traditional SIM cards. However, confidence in the completeness of this mobile coverage information is relatively low, and travelers should verify current network capabilities and eSIM availability directly with carriers before arrival, as the telecommunications landscape in Nepal continues to evolve.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Ncell, Nepal Telecom |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B8(900) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs (Ncell, Nepal Telecom (NTC)) |
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | Kathmandu |
| Calling code | +977 |
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eSIM providers covering Nepal
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated Nepal destination page (verified on the provider's site 2026-07-14) | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. Local-eSIM availability checked against carrier-official pages July 2026 (carrier source 1, carrier source 2, carrier source 3). How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.