Travel Nepal eSIM | Nepal Telecom, Ncell & Smart
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Buying a Nepal eSIM is not a question of “which is fastest downtown” — it is “which network still has a bar on the mountain roads.” Exactly two carriers are worth the decision here: Nepal Telecom (NTC, state-owned) and Ncell (private, Axiata). A third, Smart Cell, barely registers outside the Kathmandu–Terai corridor and is not a visitor option. Where the choice is actually won or lost is beyond the cities — the Everest region, the Annapurna area, Langtang — where the towers thin out long before the villages do. The sections below cover what an eSIM in Nepal costs and where each network genuinely reaches.
Quick answer: The carrier decision in Nepal matters less than buying before you fly: pick NTC for the widest map or Ncell for city speed, and install the profile before departure. First eSIM? The activation walkthrough covers the install process end to end.
Handset support and install mechanics come first — the comparisons can wait until those are clear. The device compatibility list answers the first, and how an eSIM profile installs answers the second — everything below stays on the carriers themselves.
Fast take: Heading into the high Himalaya (Everest, Annapurna, Langtang above the villages)? NTC has the widest geographic and high-altitude footprint — its sites reach further up the valleys. Staying in Kathmandu, Pokhara or the gateway towns (Lukla, Namche Bazaar)? Ncell is faster in cities and tourist hubs, and its TouristPro bundles are built for short visits. Both sell eSIMs to visitors, but a Nepal eSIM still needs passport-and-visa registration at Kathmandu airport or an NTC/Ncell counter — there is no walk-up anonymous option. Smart Cell is not a practical eSIM choice for visitors. Save the paperwork: Roami’s free trial eSIM rides both networks, and code WEB20 takes 20% off Nepal eSIM plans.
Can visitors buy a local eSIM in Nepal?
Nepal does not sell anonymous SIMs. Every SIM and eSIM is registered to a passport under the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) rules, and that step is the single biggest difference between buying here and in most of Europe.
| Ncell | Nepal Telecom (NTC) | Smart Cell | |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM for visitors | Yes — QR activation after registration | Yes — QR activation after registration | Physical SIM only in practice; no tourist eSIM route |
| Where to get it | Ncell counter at Tribhuvan (Kathmandu) Airport, Ncell centres, tourist shops | NTC counter at Tribhuvan Airport (often a free starter SIM), NTC offices | Smart Telecom outlets, mainly Kathmandu/Terai |
| Documents | Passport + visa/entry stamp copy + 1 passport photo (fingerprint may be taken) | Same | Same |
| Getting it as a visitor | ★★ — counter registration, then eSIM QR | ★★ — counter registration, then eSIM QR (or free physical SIM) | ★ — no real visitor eSIM path |
How registration works at Tribhuvan International Airport, step by step:
- Land, clear immigration and baggage claim — the Ncell and NTC shops sit together just past the last customs check in the covered area outside the baggage hall, and TravelTomTom’s Kathmandu Airport walkthrough confirms both stay open for every international flight, from early morning to past midnight.
- Fill in the registration form with your passport details and visa/entry-stamp copy. If you have no passport photo, the shop takes one for about NPR 50–100.
- The clerk logs your passport in the NTA system — this is the mandatory step, not a formality.
- Pay for the SIM and package. The airport counters accept international Visa/Mastercard, but cash must be Nepali rupees — US dollars and euros are not accepted, so change a small amount first or bring rupees.
- The eSIM QR is issued once registration clears. Scan it on the spot, confirm signal, and only then leave the counter.
Two practical notes from travelers who have done it: the form takes a few minutes, and the eSIM QR is issued once your passport is logged. Do not expect to buy a Nepal eSIM from your hotel Wi-Fi without that registration step — the local carriers require it, and so does the regulator.
Nepal SIM counter payments: the foreign-card and cash reality
The registration paperwork is easy; payment is where visitors get stuck. The airport counters accept international Visa and Mastercard, which covers most arrivals, but the cash window is rupees-only — TravelTomTom’s Kathmandu Airport guide is explicit that US dollars and euros are not accepted at the SIM shops. That creates a specific sequencing problem: the money-change counters sit near the SIM counters, so change USD 20–50 into rupees first (or use the airport ATM), then queue for the SIM with a few hundred NPR in hand plus your card as backup. In city stores outside Kathmandu, assume cash-NPR-only and card terminals being “temporarily down.” Keep small notes — SIM plus a data package rarely exceeds NPR 2,000 (~USD 15), and retailers rarely have change for NPR 5,000.
Three ways registration goes wrong at the counter
- Skipping the photo. Travelers who wave off the passport photo step at the counter often find the SIM deactivates days later when the registration audit fails. Let them take the NPR 50 photo.
- Losing the registration receipt. The SIM receipt is your proof the line is registered to you — spot UCC-style audits and re-registration drives do happen in Nepal, and unregistered lines are disconnected without it.
- Registering in someone else’s name. “My guide will register it for me” is the classic move that turns into an account-recovery nightmare the moment a pack fails or a QR must be reissued.
Should you pick Ncell or NTC?
Ncell, the city and gateway-town network
Ncell is Nepal’s largest private operator (Axiata group) and built its reputation on fast urban 4G in Kathmandu, Pokhara and the tourist corridor. It is the network travelers meet first: the airport counter is efficient, the bundles are generous, and 4G in Thamel or Lakeside is genuinely good. It thins out quickly once the road climbs past the last market town.
Ncell prices for visitors (NPR, approx. USD at ~139 NPR/USD):
| Package | Data | Voice | Validity | Price | ~USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIM itself | 1 GB included for 3 days | NPR 30 credit | — | NPR 110 | $0.80 |
| Starter data | 5 GB | — | 7 days | NPR 145 | $1.00 |
| Airport bundle | 10 GB | 40 min | 7 days | NPR 500 | $3.60 |
| Airport bundle | 20 GB | 40 min | 15 days | NPR 700 | $5.10 |
| Airport bundle | 28 GB | 280 min | 28 days | NPR 1,200 | $8.70 |
| TouristPro Sprinter | Unlimited (FUP) | Unlimited | 7 days | NPR 595 | $4.50 |
| TouristPro Voyager | Unlimited | Unlimited | 28 days | NPR 1,995 | $15.00 |
Prices come from TravelTomTom’s Nepal prepaid SIM comparison and the Blink Nepal Ncell vs NTC tourist guide, which also lists the TouristPro unlimited line aimed at visitors.
Buying an Ncell as a visitor:
- Go to the Ncell counter at Tribhuvan Airport or an Ncell centre in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
- Present your passport, visa copy and photo; the clerk registers the SIM under NTA rules.
- Pay (NPR cash or international card at the airport) and pick a data or TouristPro package.
- Scan the eSIM QR on the spot; check the balance later with
*901#.
Ncell quirks: the starter SIM ships with a small credit and 1 GB for 3 days; app-based top-ups run through the My Ncell app; per-app social media plans (TikTok, YouTube) exist but are irrelevant for a short trip; eSIM QRs are issued in-store after registration, not online from abroad.
Nepal Telecom, the network that reaches higher
NTC (Namaste) is the state-owned incumbent and the universal-service operator — which in practice means more towers strung along remote valleys, mountain roads and rural highways than any competitor. It is slower in the cities but keeps a signal where Ncell has none, and its airport counter hands tourists a free starter SIM.
NTC prices for visitors (NPR):
| Package | Data | Voice | Validity | Price | ~USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport starter SIM | — | — | — | Free (no credit) | $0 |
| City-shop SIM | — | NPR 50 credit | — | NPR 90 | $0.70 |
| Airport bundle | 1 GB/day | 60 min | 7 days | NPR 500 | $3.60 |
| Airport bundle | 4.5 GB | 60 min | 28 days | NPR 700 | $5.10 |
| Airport bundle | 1 GB/day | 100 min | 28 days | NPR 1,200 | $8.70 |
| Airport bundle | 12 GB | 60 min | 42 days | NPR 1,200 | $8.70 |
| City-shop data | 25 GB | — | 28 days | NPR 800 | $5.80 |
Airport and city pricing is documented in the TravelTomTom walkthrough linked above — note the same city-shop 25 GB package costs roughly double at the airport, so buy big data in town if you can wait a day.
Buying an NTC eSIM as a visitor:
- Queue at the NTC counter at Tribhuvan Airport (or an NTC office in Kathmandu, Pokhara or Lukla).
- Register with passport, visa copy and photo — the starter SIM itself is free at the airport.
- Add a data package on top; bundles activate via the
*1415#USSD menu or the NT app. - Scan the eSIM QR if you chose eSIM, or take the free physical SIM; check balance with
*400#.
NTC quirks: the free airport SIM arrives with zero credit, so budget for the data pack immediately; roughly fifty plan variants exist and the counter staff will steer you fine; data packs can be self-served later via *1415#; NTC’s own stores issue physical SIMs to tourists while the airport counter handles the eSIM route.
Smart Cell — why visitors skip it
Smart Telecom holds a licence and sells cheap physical SIMs in Kathmandu and the Terai plains, but it has no tourist eSIM route, no airport counter presence worth relying on, and a footprint that collapses outside the southern lowlands. It appears in this guide so you know it exists — not because you should buy it.
Pre-purchase checklist for your eSIM
- Unlocked, eSIM-capable phone — confirm with
*#06#(an EID should appear) and the eSIM compatibility page - Original passport + visa/entry-stamp copy — the NTA will not register a SIM without them
- One passport photo — or NPR 50–100 for the counter to take one
- Nepali rupees in cash — airport card terminals take Visa/Mastercard, but USD and euro cash are refused
- EID noted down — some manual profile installs ask for it
- A Kathmandu address to write on the form — Thamel guesthouse details are accepted, and the field is mandatory
- Time in hand during October–November — the Tribhuvan Ncell and NTC desks queue behind every arriving tour group
- The profile installed before departure — for a travel eSIM, install on home Wi-Fi; airport Wi-Fi is congested exactly when everyone lands
Which network survives the trekking routes?
Coverage splits cleanly by altitude. Ncell built its reputation on fast urban 4G; NTC built its network as the universal service obligation carrier, which means more sites strung along remote valleys and high passes. Away from the cities the pattern is consistent:
| Route / place | Best carrier | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu Valley (Thamel, Durbar Square) | Ncell | Fastest urban 4G; congestion at peak hours |
| Pokhara & Lakeside | Ncell | Strong 4G; reliable for video calls |
| Lukla → Namche Bazaar (Everest approach) | Ncell | Good 4G at the hubs; both networks thin above Namche |
| Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) | NTC | NTC sites reach higher; teahouses mostly use satellite Wi-Fi regardless |
| Annapurna Circuit (Manang, Muktinath) | NTC | Wider rural reach; Ncell works in towns, fades on the passes |
| Langtang Valley | NTC | Effectively NTC-only — on TravelTomTom’s Langtang trek the NTC signal was the only one available for the full seven days |
| Manaslu Circuit | Neither reliably | Limited to no signal for long stretches — download offline maps, consider a satellite messenger |
| Chitwan / Bardia (jungle lodges) | NTC | Wider signal in remote lodges |
The honest takeaway: carry Ncell for the city and the popular gateway towns; trust NTC where the road and the signal end. Above the villages, both carriers degrade to 3G or nothing, and mountain lodges sell satellite Wi-Fi by the MB — that is normal, not a carrier failure. Many long-term visitors and most locals simply carry both networks.
What’s a sensible data budget for Nepal?
One expectation to set before you go: above roughly 3,500 m, the bottleneck is rarely your carrier choice. Mountain lodges on the Everest and Annapurna routes sell satellite-backed Wi-Fi per hour or per MB — often slower and more expensive than the mobile data you walked into town to catch. The practical pattern visitors settle into: use NTC/Ncell data for messages, GPS traces and quick uploads wherever a bar exists, and treat lodge Wi-Fi as the fallback for big uploads on rest days. Download your offline maps in Kathmandu or Pokhara regardless — Google Maps and Maps.me both cache the full route fine from city 4G.
Ncell vs Nepal Telecom NTC: coverage compared
| Region | Ncell | NTC | Reality check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu Valley | Excellent 4G, 5G in core areas | Good 4G, 5G in core areas | Both fine; pick on price |
| Pokhara & Gandaki corridor | Excellent 4G | Good 4G | Ncell the better video-call network |
| Everest (Khumbu) | Good to Namche, thin above | Reaches higher up-valley | Neither covers Lobuche to Base Camp reliably |
| Annapurna (Manang, Mustang) | Town-level only | Best available on the circuit | Thorong La and Upper Mustang are dead zones |
| Langtang & Helambu | Marginal | Only reliable network | Expect 2G-level speeds |
| Terai plains (Chitwan, Lumbini, Bardia) | Good in towns | Widest rural reach | Jungle interiors drop on both |
| Far west & Dolpo | Effectively none | Sparse | Plan fully offline; satellite messenger territory |
| High passes above 5,000 m | None | None | No carrier works here — that is physics, not policy |
Which Nepal eSIM fits your itinerary?
Real itineraries, decided in one line each — the table is the shortcut if you do not want to read the coverage detail above.
| Trip type | Recommended carrier | The reason | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu city stay (Thamel, Patan, Bhaktapur) | Ncell | Fastest 4G across the valley; TouristPro covers a week easily | Congestion at evening peak hours |
| Pokhara & Lakeside + Sarangkot | Ncell | Strong 4G for calls, maps and uploads | Signal dips on the far lake shore |
| Everest Base Camp trek | NTC, Ncell as backup | NTC reaches higher up the Khumbu; Ncell covers Lukla–Namche well | Above Namche both degrade; teahouse Wi-Fi is satellite and metered |
| Annapurna Circuit | NTC | Consistent signal through Manang and toward Muktinath | Thorong La pass itself is a dead zone on both |
| Langtang Valley trek | NTC | The only network with signal in the valley | 2G-level speeds; data is for messages, not streaming |
| Chitwan National Park jungle stay | NTC | Lodges and Sauraha covered better than Ncell | Deep jungle zones still drop out |
| Lumbini & the Terai plains | Smart Cell or NTC | Cheap local coverage along the southern corridor | Ncell is fine in Lumbini town itself |
| Nepal → India overland (Sunauli/Birgunj) | Buy an India eSIM before the border | Nepal SIMs do not roam meaningfully in India at local prices | Nepali data packs stop at the border post |
How fast and how cheap is data in Nepal?
Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index for Nepal does not publish a separate Nepal mobile median in its public country view (the mobile row returns no figure), so we lean on the fixed-broadband number as the backhaul proxy and on older operator-level Ookla data for the per-carrier read:
- Fixed broadband: median 88.96 Mbps download, rank ~92–93 globally, 5 ms latency (Ookla Speedtest Global Index, August 2026). This is the fibre behind the local mobile sites your eSIM rides.
- Older Ookla operator read (Q1 2024): Ncell averaged ~15 Mbps down in urban areas; NTC ~10 Mbps in rural areas. Treat these as historical context — 5G has since launched in Kathmandu, Pokhara and major towns on Ncell (n78/n28) and NTC, lifting city speeds well above those 4G figures.
- Price: Cable.co.uk’s worldwide data pricing table prices 1 GB of Nepal mobile data at about USD 0.43, ranking it 37th of 237 markets (global average USD 2.59) — among the cheapest data on earth.
- Market: DataReportal’s Digital 2025: Nepal report counts 16.5 million internet users (55.8% of the population) and 39.0 million mobile connections — 132% of the population, so multi-SIM is the norm.
How Nepal data plans break down
| Trip profile | Suggested data | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One week, Kathmandu + Pokhara | 10–15 GB | Maps, socials, video calls on good city 4G |
| Two weeks, city + one lodge-based safari | 20 GB | More idle-scrolling hours than you expect |
| EBC or Annapurna trek (2–3 weeks) | 15–20 GB on NTC | Small daily trickle of messages and GPS; no streaming |
| Digital nomad month in Kathmandu | 25–50 GB | Ncell city 4G sustains real work; hotels back it up |
| Family sharing one hotspot | 40 GB+ | Buy the biggest airport bundle and split it |
Do I need APN settings for Ncell or NTC?
You only need these if you bought an eSIM directly from Ncell or NTC. A travel eSIM configures its APN automatically — nothing to change here.
| Carrier | APN | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ncell | web |
blank | blank |
| Nepal Telecom (NTC) | ntnet (some handsets use internet) |
blank | blank |
| Smart Cell | not applicable — no tourist eSIM | — | — |
If NTC data fails on a manually installed profile, try ntnet first, then internet; carrier support pages differ on which string a given handset expects. Leave username and password empty.
Common Nepal eSIM problems and fixes
A dead eSIM on a Nepali network is rarely a mystery. The generic faults — a QR that reads as already-used, a profile frozen mid-download, an eSIM that installs but never registers — are covered in our eSIM activation fixes guide, and the plain install order (add the eSIM, scan, name the line, hand it mobile data, switch roaming on) sits in the the activation how-to. What follows is only the short list of ways a Nepal eSIM fails here.
When the QR scans but sits dead for an hour
The Nepal-specific trap. An Ncell or NTC eSIM cannot provision until the counter clerk has logged your passport in the NTA system, and that entry can lag behind the QR you were handed — a code that scanned cleanly at the airport may sit dead for an hour. Confirm with the counter that the registration is live before you blame the handset. On a Roami travel eSIM there is no registration step at all, so this failure cannot occur.
Nepal trekking coverage: bars on the trail but data will not load
Above Namche, Manang or the Langtang villages the nearest site is often satellite-fed, and a Nepal eSIM shows bars while the backhaul is shared across a whole lodge. This is not a settings fault. Move to open ground with a clearer line of sight, retry outside the evening peak, and treat the link as messaging-only. If data is dead but voice still works, your pack has run dry rather than the site being full.
Nepal eSIM data dies at a high-altitude handover
On the Lukla–Namche route, or around the Thorong La pass, the handset drops Ncell and re-attaches to an NTC mast (or the reverse), and the data session stalls even after bars return. Let it settle, toggle flight mode once, and pin the network by hand in Settings → Cellular → Network Selection where only one carrier reaches.
Why does my NTC eSIM have signal but no data?
Nepal Telecom eSIMs will not pass data until the APN matches the handset: ntnet on most, internet on some. Signal with no session on a direct NTC eSIM almost always means that mismatch — re-enter the APN from the table above, reboot, and make sure the eSIM rather than a home line owns mobile data. Ncell’s web rarely needs this.
eSIM fixes for each Nepal carrier
- Ncell direct: restart once after the airport QR if you have bars but no data — the profile often needs a reboot to bind.
- NTC direct: a free starter SIM carries no credit, so top it up via
*1415#before testing anything. - Smart Cell: physical SIM only; there is no eSIM path to troubleshoot.
- Travel eSIM: nothing to fix at a counter — it roams onto the stronger of Ncell/NTC by itself.
What to prepare before flying to Nepal
- Install on home Wi-Fi. Not at Tribhuvan — the arrivals network is busiest exactly as your flight lands.
- Carry the originals. Passport, a visa/entry-stamp copy and one passport photo; the NTA will not register a SIM without them.
- Hold a few hundred rupees. The airport card terminal takes Visa/Mastercard, but USD and euro cash are refused.
- Keep the registration receipt. It is your proof the line is yours, and re-registration drives do happen.
- Confirm at the counter. On a carrier-issued eSIM, scan the QR and check signal before you walk away.
What to keep handy for Nepal carrier support
Nepali carrier support works from the registration record, not a web order, so keep these within reach:
| What they ask | Where it lives |
|---|---|
| The passport used at registration | The document itself — the SIM is tied to it |
| The NTA registration slip | The receipt the counter handed you |
| The number on the eSIM | My Ncell app or *901# (NTC: *400#) |
| Which network you are camped on | eSIM line name in Settings → Cellular |
| A photo of the fault | Grab it before the message clears |
| Carrier-lock state of the handset | Settings → General → About |
Nepal eSIM coverage across the India border
Two border realities matter. First, Nepali SIMs do not carry usable Indian service: the moment you cross at Sunauli–Bhairahawa, Birgunj or Kakarbhitta, your Ncell/NTC data pack stops, and international roaming rates apply. Buy an India before the border if your route continues south. Second, the reverse flow is why Nepali registration is strict — cross-border smuggled SIMs are a known enforcement target, so expect the Ncell/NTC counter to copy your visa stamp precisely, and keep the registration receipt with the SIM for your whole trip. If you fly Nepal → India → Nepal on one holiday, a regional Asia plan is usually cleaner than two local registrations.
What trekkers ask about eSIMs in Nepal
Can you buy a Nepal eSIM from Ncell?
Yes. Both Ncell and NTC run staffed counters in the Tribhuvan International Airport arrivals area, open for every international flight. Bring your passport, a visa/entry-stamp copy and a passport photo; the eSIM QR is issued after registration. NTC gives the starter SIM free, with data packages added on top.
Ncell or NTC: which has the best coverage in Nepal?
NTC generally reaches higher and further into the remote valleys, while Ncell is faster in Kathmandu, Pokhara and the gateway towns like Lukla and Namche. Above the villages neither is guaranteed — mountain lodges sell satellite Wi-Fi. For the Everest region specifically, NTC is the safer bet for occasional signal, and many visitors carry both.
Can I register a Nepal SIM without visiting a counter?
Yes, in practice. The NTA requires every SIM/eSIM to be tied to a passport. Buying a travel eSIM from an international provider avoids the in-person counter step because the provider handles registration upstream — but an anonymous Nepal eSIM does not exist.
What documents do I need to buy a Nepal eSIM?
Passport, a copy of the visa or entry stamp, and one passport photo — or about NPR 50–100 for the counter to photograph you. The whole registration takes a few minutes per person.
Can I pay with US dollars or a foreign card?
Foreign-issued Visa and Mastercard are accepted at the airport counters, but cash payments must be in Nepali rupees — dollars and euros are refused. Change a small amount or withdraw rupees before you reach the counter.
APN values for Ncell, Nepal Telecom NTC and Smart Cell eSIMs
web, with blank username and password. NTC uses ntnet (or internet on some handsets). You only set these on a carrier-issued eSIM; a travel eSIM configures itself.
Topping up a Nepal eSIM
Ncell: check balance with *901# and buy packs via the My Ncell app. NTC: check balance with *400# and activate data packs via *1415#. Both counters will set up the first package for you.
Is 5G available on Ncell and NTC in Nepal?
Yes, launched in 2024 on both Ncell and NTC, covering Kathmandu, Pokhara and major towns on n78/n28 bands. Visitors should not count on it above the valleys — 4G and 3G are what you get in the hills.
Is Smart Cell worth considering?
For a visitor, no. It has no tourist eSIM path, no meaningful airport presence, and its coverage outside the Kathmandu–Terai corridor is thin. Ncell and NTC cover every realistic itinerary better.
Will my phone take a Nepal eSIM?
It must be unlocked and eSIM-capable. Check both in one pass with the device compatibility list. Band support matters less than the lock status for a clean install.
Can I use my home SIM and a Nepal eSIM together?
Yes. Leave your home SIM in place for calls and SMS codes, and route mobile data through the eSIM. Turn off data roaming on the home line so background traffic is not billed.
Does my Nepal eSIM work in India?
Not usefully. Data packs are domestic and roaming across the open border is charged at international rates. If India is next on your itinerary, sort an India or regional plan before you cross.
Cheapest ways to get data in Nepal
Both are among the cheapest networks on earth; Ncell’s unlimited TouristPro line (NPR 595–1,995) is simpler for short city trips, while NTC’s à-la-carte packs (NPR 290 for 5 GB in town) undercut it per gigabyte. Price is effectively a tiebreaker — coverage should decide.
More questions? Explore the FAQ
The sources behind this Nepal eSIM guide
- TravelTomTom — the Kathmandu Airport SIM walkthrough and the Nepal prepaid SIM comparison behind the Ncell and NTC price tables.
- Blink Nepal — the Ncell vs NTC tourist guide listing the TouristPro unlimited line.
- Ookla Speedtest Global Index — the Nepal index page supplying the fixed-broadband proxy.
- Cable.co.uk — worldwide data pricing, the source for Nepal’s USD 0.43 per GB.
- DataReportal — Digital 2025: Nepal for the user and connection counts.
- Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) — the regulator behind the passport-registration requirement for every SIM and eSIM; prices here are approximate at ~NPR 139/USD and change frequently, so treat the tables as indicative.
- Every figure above is third-party and indicative. Your own speed will move with the handset, the band it latches onto, and the load on the local cell — and above 4,000 m, with how far you are from the nearest tower. A number makes it onto this page only after cross-checking against two independent sources.
Get your Nepal eSIM ready before you fly
Roami’s Nepal eSIM rides both NTC and Ncell and re-attaches by itself as you travel from the valleys toward Namche and Manang — no counter visit, no NTA registration, no passport photo to hand over. First time with us? Take a free Nepal trial eSIM at no cost, or put code WEB20 on a paid Nepal plan for 20% off.
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If the trip continues past Nepal, each neighbouring country gets the same carrier-by-carrier treatment:
