Nepal Telecom review
Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Nepal Telecom is a roaming add-on from a Nepali carrier rather than a travel eSIM, so it suits people leaving Nepal who want data on their own line. Packages start at NPR 900 and reach 51 countries, with validity set by country group and top-ups once an allowance runs out.
Key facts
- Best for
- Travellers leaving Nepal on a Nepal Telecom line who want roaming data in a short list of countries.
- Price from
- NPR 900↗
- Countries covered
- 51↗
- Unlimited data
- No↗
- Reference plan prices
- India 900 NPR 1024 MB/28 days; Thailand 500 NPR 1 GB/3 days (Group A); Australia 1000 NPR 500 MB/3 days (Group C); Turkey 1000 NPR 500 MB/3 days; USA 1000 NPR 200 MB/3 days; France 1000 NPR 200 MB/3 days; Japan 1000 NPR 200 MB/3 days (Group D)↗
- Top-ups
- Yes↗
- Seller type
- Carrier↗
- Legal entity
- Nepal Doorsanchar Company Limited (NDCL)↗
- Headquarters
- Nepal↗
- Founded
- 2004↗
- Support channels
- Email↗
- Features
- Carrier plan
- Audience
- Short trips, Long trips
- Official website
- ntc.net.np
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 4 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- A carrier plan added to an existing line, so no separate travel eSIM setup
- Top-ups are available, so data can run out and be refilled while abroad
- Reachable in 51 countries, which is more than most single market plans
- Entry price of NPR 900 sits below the €5 typical of the site range
Cons
- Unlimited data is not offered, so every GB has to be bought again
- Support runs on email only, with no phone or chat line
- Prices are quoted in the home currency and rise sharply outside the cheaper zones
Who it suits
- People leaving Nepal who already hold a Nepal Telecom number and want roaming data on the same bill
- Short trips to the cheaper zones where a small package covers the whole visit
- Travellers happy to top up by email rather than through an app or phone line
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers wanting unlimited data, since this plan set has no unlimited option
- People who want broad global coverage, as Zwitchy reaches 200 countries against 51 here
- Buyers who want a travel eSIM bought before departure, where eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99
Price per GB and validity
Entry price is NPR 900. Published packages are tied to a named country: India comes with the largest allowance and the longest validity on the list, while Thailand sits in its own group and Australia, Turkey, the USA, France and Japan are grouped higher. Allowances and validity shrink as the groups rise, so the cheapest entry price is not the one with the most data for the longest.
The company behind it
The provider is Nepal Doorsanchar Company Limited (NDCL), based in Nepal and operating since 2004. It sells as a carrier rather than a marketplace, which is why the data rides on an existing subscription. Support is email only on email, so anything urgent has to be sent as a message and waited on.
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Where Nepal Telecom is available
- Available
- Nepal
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does roaming data from Nepal Telecom cost?+
Packages start at NPR 900. The published list sets a different price per country, and the higher groups cost more for less data. India carries the largest allowance and the longest validity on the list, so the cheapest entry price is not the one with the most data.
Which countries does the roaming plan cover?+
The plan set reaches 51 countries. The published examples are India, Thailand, Australia, Turkey, the USA, France and Japan, and each country or group carries its own package. Networks and partners are not spelled out in the plan list.
Is there unlimited data on this plan?+
No. Unlimited data is not offered, so every package has a fixed allowance that runs out. The plan is sold on metered data with validity windows rather than a rolling monthly allowance, and top-ups are the way to keep going.
Can I top up while I am abroad?+
Yes, top-ups are available, which is the practical way to keep data running past a package. Support runs on email only, so a top-up request goes out by message. Plan the next package before the current one expires to avoid a gap.
Do I need a new SIM to use this?+
No new line is needed. This is a carrier plan added to an existing Nepal Telecom subscription, so the data runs on the number you already hold in Nepal. The flip side is that the offer sits with the home carrier rather than a travel eSIM bought at the airport.
How do I get help with a roaming plan?+
Support is email only on email. There is no phone line or live chat listed, so a question about a package or a top-up goes out as a message. Plan the request before departure if you want an answer while abroad.
Is this a travel eSIM or a carrier roaming plan?+
It is a carrier plan, not a travel eSIM. The seller type is carrier and the offer rides on an existing subscription. Buyers shopping for an eSIM to activate on arrival would be better served by a dedicated eSIM seller.
Which of these options has the widest coverage?+
Coverage is where the alternatives pull ahead. Nepal Telecom reaches 51 countries, Zwitchy reaches 200, and eSIMGo.is is a travel eSIM bought before departure from $0.99. Nepal Telecom's list is tied to its own roaming groups, so a trip spanning many regions suits the wider list better.
Sources
- ntc.net.np/about-us/milestones checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“NEPAL TELECOM (Transformation from Corporation to Nepal Doorsanchar Company Limited) 2004”
- ntc.net.np/about-us/nepal-telecom-in-brief checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“it was formally established as a fully owned Government Corporation called Nepal Telecommunications Corporation”
- ntc.net.np/post/international-roaming-data-package checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Countries covered, Features, Price from, Reference plan prices, Top-ups, Unlimited data
“Daily 100 100 1 Day ... Monthly 900 1024 28 Days”
- ntc.net.np/services/international-roaming checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Seller type, Support channels
“With an International Roaming service, you can use your NT SIM and number while traveling abroad”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Price per GB from, Hotspot sharing.
Nepal Telecom
Travellers leaving Nepal on a Nepal Telecom line who want roaming data in a short list of countries.