Coming to the mobile telephone service providers in Nepal, there are very few players in the market. When you think of a telecom service provider in Nepal, the two big players–NTC and Ncell–come into everyone’s mind. SmartCell can also make its way but is still in the shadows of these giants. There are other service providers in Nepal: Nepal Satellite Telecom, UTL, and CG Telecom, but due to a lack of infrastructure and due to some regulations, these three have not found their way to the light. Since Nepal has only three major players in the market, today, we will be discussing different services they have for their telephone subscribers and how to get them.
1. Nepal Telecom
Nepal Telecom is the state-owned, national telecom service provider in Nepal. It is also the first mobile phone operator in Nepal. The company claims to have put its endeavours in providing its valued customers with quality service since its inception and to achieve this goal, technologies best meeting the internet of its customers have always been selected. It has a nationwide reach and has the most number of customers under its belt.
Nepal Telecom has also recently launched the VoLTE service. This service provides HD voice and video calls over the 4G network. So, this advanced technology delivers high-quality lifelike sound over voice calls across the NT 4G network.
With its international roaming facility, one can use mobile phone while visiting foreign countries when your mobile phone number remains the same and but can make or receive calls to/from anywhere around the world.
Here is how you can subscribe to various data and volume packages onto your NT sim:
e-Shikshya Package
| Data volume | Price | Validity | Subscription method |
| 6GB [3GB all time + 3GB (5 AM – 10 AM)] | Rs 260 | 28 days | *1441# |
| 15GB [9GB all time + 6GB (5 AM – 10 AM)] | Rs 500 | 28 days | *1441# |
StayConnected Package
| Data/call time volume | Price | Validity | Subscription method |
| 1GB (All Network) + Bonus 3GB (4G) | Rs 100 | 5 days | *1415*10# |
| 2GB (All Network) + Bonus 8GB (4G) | Rs 200 | 7 days | *1415*10# |
| 40 minutes + Bonus 20 minutes | Rs 25 | 1 day | *1415*10# |
| 190 minutes + Bonus 95 minutes | Rs 100 | 7 days | *1415*10# |
All-Time Data Package
| Data volume | Price | Validity | Subscription method |
| 60MB | Rs 15 | 1 day | *1415*1*1# |
| 250MB | Rs 25 | 1 day | *1415*1*1# |
| 300MB | Rs 60 | 7 days | *1415*1*1# |
| 700MB | Rs 100 | 7 days | *1415*1*1# |
| 2000MB | Rs 260 | 28 days | *1415*1*1# |
| 6000MB | Rs 500 | 28 days | *1415*1*1# |
| 14000MB | Rs.700 | 28 days | *1415*1*1# |
Other assorted packages
| Data, call time volume | Price | Validity | Subscription |
| Social Media – 70MB | Rs 10 | 1 day | *1415*2# |
| Social Media – 250MB | Rs 35 | 3 days | *1415*2# |
| Social Media – 600MB | Rs 65 | 7 days | *1415*2# |
| Night Data Unlimited (11 PM – 6 AM) | Rs 18 | 1 day | *1415*3# |
| Night Data Unlimited (11 PM – 6 AM) | Rs 90 | 7 days | *1415*3# |
| 1GB Per Day (1GB) | Rs 45 | 1 day | *1415*6# |
| 1GB Per Day (7GB) | Rs 250 | 1 day | *1415*6# |
| 1GB Per Day (28GB) | Rs 850 | 1 day | *1415*6# |
| 1 Hour Unlimited (Voice + SMS + Data) | Rs 20 | 1 hour | *1415*8# |
| 100 minutes voice (5 AM – 5 PM) | Rs 10 | 24 hours | *1415*9# |
| Unlimited voice call (5 AM – 5 PM) | Rs 15 | 24 hours | *1415*9# |
| 80MB (6 AM – 6 PM) | Rs 10 | 24 hours | *1415*9# |
| 200MB (6 AM – 6 PM) | Rs 15 | 24 hours | *1415*9# |
All the above-mentioned prices are inclusive of taxes. You can also check the available volume of data in any package by dialling *1415*55# or using the app.
2. Ncell
Ncell Axiata Limited is the first private mobile service provider operating in Nepal. Previously named Mero Mobile, the company says it is committed to building the best-in-class mobile network experience, connecting some of the remotest areas of Nepal with digital communication offerings. Ncell, with its revised international call distance (ILD) call rates, will be able to provide the service to 19 countries.
Here is how you can subscribe to various data and volume packages onto your Ncell sim:
You can dial *17123# to subscribe to them or use the Ncell app.
Get More on 4G Offer
| Validity | Price | Volume (all-time / 4G / night time) | Total volume |
| 1 day | Rs 11.49 | 35MB | 105MB |
| 1 day | Rs 19.15 | 75GB | 225MB |
| 3 days | Rs 37.03 | 120MB | 360MB |
| 3 days | Rs 44.69 | 200MB | 600MB |
| 7 days | Rs 88.11 | 300MB | 900MB |
| 7 days | Rs 95.77 | 500MB | 1500MB |
| 30 days | Rs 343.49 | 1300MB | 3900MB |
| 30 days | Rs 453.30 | 3GB | 9GB |
Data Pack with Video Offer
| Validity | Price | All-time volume | Video (1hr/day) | Nighttime volume | Total volume |
| 1 day | Rs 49.80 | 750MB | 1 day | 750MB | 1.5GB |
| 3 days | Rs 126.41 | 2GB | 3 days | 2GB | 4GB |
| 7 days | Rs 254.10 | 4GB | 7 days | 4GB | 8GB |
| 30 days | Rs 1020.24 | 16GB | 30 days | 16GB | 32GB |
Mero Plan (weekly)
| Price (per week) | Available data | Free YouTube | Total volume | Ncell to Ncell call rates (per minute) |
| Rs 95.77 | 2GB | – | 2GB | Rs 1.28 |
| Rs 191.54 | 4GB | 2GB | 6GB | Rs 1.28 |
Mero Plan (monthly)
| Price (per week) | Available data | Free YouTube | Total volume | Ncell to Ncell call rates (per minute) |
| Rs 254.10 | 1GB | 1GB | 2GB | Rs 1.28 |
| Rs 381.79 | 3GB | 3GB | 6GB | Rs 1.15 |
| Rs 637.17 | 6GB | 6GB | 12GB | Rs 1.02 |
| Rs 1,020.24 | 15GB | 15GB | 30GB | Rs 0.89 |
| Rs 1,275.62 | 25GB | 25GB | 50GB | Rs 0.64 |
All the prices mentioned in these packages are inclusive of taxes.
3. SmartCell
Smart Telecom, the third-largest telecom company in Nepal, is a private company providing telecom services. It is actively involved in meeting the needs of Nepali citizens for easy access to information and communication by providing them quality services. It has grown popular these days among the youth because of its data packs and call rates. With a focus on creating a more connected Nepal, it has expanded its services covering 34 districts whereas expanded the 4G network to a total of 19 districts in Nepal.
Here is how you can subscribe to various data and volume packages onto your Smart Cell sim:
Smart data packs
| Data volume | Validity | Price | Subscription method |
| 200MB | 1 day | Rs 11.49 | *141*3*1*6# |
| 500MB + 500MB | 1 day | Rs 37.03 | *141*3*1*1# |
| 1GB + 1GB | 7 days | Rs 88.11 | *141*3*1*2# |
| 1GB + 1GB | 15 days | Rs 113.64 | *141*3*1*2# |
| 2GB + 2GB | 30 days | Rs 254.10 | *141*3*1*4# |
| 5GB + 5GB | 30 days | Rs 407.33 | *141*3*1*5# |
| 20GB | 30 days | Rs 509.48 | *141*3*2*1# |
Smart voice packs
| Pack name | Validity | Price | Subscription method |
| Voice Unlimited – 1 day | 1 day | Rs 11.49 | *141*1*2*3# |
| 7 Days Unlimited Voice | 7 days | Rs 37.03 | *141*1*2*2# |
| Voice Unlimited – 30 days | 30 days | Rs 126.41 | *141*1*2*1# |
| Daily Rental Voice Pack (All local calls @ Rs. 0.90/min) | 1 day | Rs 3.83 | *141*1*1*1# |
Smart recharge packs
| Recharge amount | Main balance | Additional benefits | Subscription method |
| Rs 100 | Rs 98.04 | 200MB + 200MB data, 10 min. talk time, 10 SMS | *141*1*2*3# |
| Rs 200 | Rs 196.08 | 400MB + 400MB data, 20 min. talk time, 20 SMS | *141*1*2*2# |
| Rs 500 | Rs 490.20 | 1.5GB + 1.5GB data, 100 min. talk time, 100 SMS | *141*1*2*1# |
| Rs 1,000 | Rs 980.40 | 3GB + 3GB data, 200 min. talk time, 200 SMS | *141*1*1*1# |
