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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for Nepal 2026

Compare 1,066 plans from 28 providers

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Which mobile networks you get in Nepal

Ncell and the network listed as Namaste, NT Mobile or Sky Phone are the only two consumer networks named in Nepal’s eSIM listings. That makes the operator choice effectively part of the purchase: the profile you select largely determines which network the provider states, rather than leaving a broad field of local alternatives to weigh up. The more meaningful differences between plans therefore sit elsewhere, such as the profile’s terms, validity and allowances, while this network list mainly confirms how limited the operator choice is.

  • NcellBest stated technology: 4G

    Operated by Ncell Pvt. Ltd.

    14 of 14 providers

    ESIM.DOG, AbestESIM, Roamix, iroamly, and MicroESIM +9 more
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  • Namaste / NT Mobile / Sky PhoneBest stated technology: 4G

    Operated by Nepal Telecom (NDCL)

    1 of 14 providers

    RedteaGo

Where your data comes out in Nepal

Breakout is split: one provider exits in Nepal, while four use Singapore and one the UK, so the provider you choose determines both your apparent location and the route your traffic takes. Singapore is typically about 3,532 km away, with an estimated round trip of around 89ms; the UK is farther still, at about 144ms. That adds latency, not a cap on download speed, and a foreign IP can make a local banking app refuse to work. Choose local breakout if that matters.

Where each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

180 ms
  • AbestESIMAbestESIMFlag of Singapore~89 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of Singapore~89 ms
  • PuraSIMPuraSIMFlag of Singapore~89 ms
  • Always MobileAlways MobileFlag of Singapore~89 ms
  • AirHubAirHubFlag of Poland~123 ms
  • ESIM.DOGESIM.DOGFlag of United Kingdom~144 ms

Nepal eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting cheaper in Nepal: a gigabyte typically goes for $1.66 now, against $2.68 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 38% across 10 months.

That is well above the $1.16 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track. Nepal is one of the pricier places we cover, at 128 of 229 counting from the cheapest, and the gap between the best and worst plan on this page is correspondingly wide. It has never been cheaper: $1.66 in September 2026 is the lowest figure we have recorded for Nepal.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Nepal$1.66
  • All destinations$1.16
Typical per GB
$1.66down 38% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.08up 8% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
1,066up 712 since Dec 2025
Providers
28up 7 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$1.66down 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.08up 10% on the previous monthTypical per day1,066down 3% on the previous monthPlans28up 2 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$1.69down 18% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.98down 21% on the previous monthTypical per day1,097up 24% on the previous monthPlans26up 3 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$2.07down 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.24up 2% on the previous monthTypical per day888up 4% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
June 2026$2.15Typical per GB$1.21up 10% on the previous monthTypical per day857up 6% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
May 2026$2.14Typical per GB$1.10down 13% on the previous monthTypical per day811up 5% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
April 2026$2.15down 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.27up 15% on the previous monthTypical per day769up 37% on the previous monthPlans23up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$2.22down 18% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.10up 33% on the previous monthTypical per day561down 30% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
February 2026$2.72up 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.83Typical per day801up 81% on the previous monthPlans22up 1 on the previous monthProviders
January 2026$2.63down 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.83down 17% on the previous monthTypical per day442up 25% on the previous monthPlans21Providers
December 2025$2.68Typical per GB$1.00Typical per day354Plans21Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Nepal

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Nepal, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Many travel eSIM brands list Nepal, so the names alone do not narrow the choice much. ESIM.DOG, AbestESIM, Roamix, iroamly, Stellar eSIM and YeSIM have particularly deep catalogues here, but they resell access to local operators rather than running their own networks: Ncell is listed most widely, followed by Namaste / NT Mobile / Sky Phone. The practical differences are in package size, validity and what happens when the allowance is used up; a well-known brand can still have a plan that is too short, too large or awkward to extend.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Nepal?

Ncell, Namaste, NT Mobile and Sky Phone are the operator names appearing in published travel-eSIM information for Nepal. This gives buyers a choice of underlying network, although the eSIM provider normally determines which one you get rather than letting you select it manually. The provider’s stated network list therefore makes the operator part of the purchase decision in advance. Differences between eSIMs may then come down to the data allowance and terms attached to that network arrangement.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Nepal?

At least one Nepal listing is priced at zero, but it is a small introductory allowance rather than a trip plan. It may require registration with the provider and is often limited to one redemption per customer. That makes it useful for getting online briefly after arrival or testing compatibility, not for normal holiday use. Nepal is covered by most major eSIM providers, so the free offer is an exception within a largely paid market.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Nepal?

Several major eSIM sellers include Nepal plans labelled unlimited, so there is real choice, but the label is not a guarantee of continuous fast service. Each offer gives you a different amount of data at normal speed and may restore it daily or leave you throttled for the remaining validity. After that point, video can become difficult and navigation slower, while messaging generally still works. Check the refresh schedule and post-threshold speed before buying.

eSIM Providers for Nepal

The real choice here is between an eSIM tied to one stated operator and one with broader network options. Most providers list only a single network, such as Ncell or Namaste, while RedteaGo states access to the most distinct networks in Nepal. That matters on a trip across different areas: a multi-network eSIM may let your phone use another available operator when one is weaker. Check the stated network list before buying, rather than assuming every tile offers the same reach.

24 providers sell eSIMs for Nepal. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.