eSIM for Nepal
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →Nepal at a glance
- Generations
- 3G, 4G/LTE
- Main carriers
- Ncell, Nepal Telecom
- Local eSIM
- Local carriers issue eSIMs (Ncell, Nepal Telecom (NTC))
- Calling code
- +977
Nepal's mobile network infrastructure supports 3G and 4G/LTE connectivity through major operators Ncell and Nepal Telecom, operating on 1800 MHz and 900 MHz bands. A travel eSIM will connect to these networks on compatible eSIM-enabled phones, providing connectivity throughout the country without requiring a physical SIM card.
Home-carrier roaming in Nepal tends to be costly, making a travel eSIM the more practical choice for most visitors. Travel eSIM country plans are generally cheaper and simpler than obtaining a local SIM for short stays. While some local carriers do issue eSIMs, a travel eSIM remains the more straightforward option for tourists and short-term travelers seeking reliable connectivity without the hassle of local SIM registration.
| 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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Travel eSIM or local SIM in Nepal?
Home-carrier roaming is costly here; travel-eSIM country plans are available and generally cheaper and simpler than a local SIM for short stays. See the eSIM-vs-roaming view for this country →
Travel eSIM plans for Nepal
Live plans and prices here are supplied by the eSIM provider feed (Airalo / Holafly / Saily) at publish time — not stored or estimated on this page. A travel eSIM works on almost any modern eSIM-capable phone regardless of whether local carriers issue eSIMs. Open the plan finder →
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 →
Frequently asked questions
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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.