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Compare eSIMs for Nepal 2026

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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: 5G

    Operated by Ncell Pvt. Ltd.

    37 of 37 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, ESIM.DOG, ASIMGO, Roamix, and MeSIM +32 more

  • Namaste / NT Mobile / Sky PhoneBest stated technology: 4G

    Operated by Nepal Telecom (NDCL)

    26 of 37 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, MeSIM, YonoSIM, and MoodSIM +21 more

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 providers break out, nearest country first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

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  • Flag of SingaporeBreaks out in SingaporeProviders breaking out here: eSimHero (Recommended), RedEx eSIM (Recommended), Simsima (Recommended), PuraSIM (Recommended), AirPlans (Recommended), ASIMGO (Recommended), Inbox eSIM (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended), Globie (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, MoodSIM, SimSmash~89 ms
  • Flag of United KingdomBreaks out in United KingdomProviders breaking out here: NXTL eSIM (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended)~144 ms
  • Flag of United States of AmericaBreaks out in United States of AmericaProviders breaking out here: GigSky~218 ms

Nepal eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting cheaper in Nepal: a gigabyte typically goes for $1.72 now, against $2.68 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 36% across 12 months.

That undercuts the $1.94 a gigabyte typically costs across the 234 destinations we track, and leaves Nepal ranked 101 of them, counting from the cheapest. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 3,192 plans for Nepal from 66 providers, against 354 in December 2025.

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$1.72
  • All destinations$1.94
Typical per GB
$1.72down 36% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.32up 32% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
3,192up 2,838 since Dec 2025
Providers
66up 45 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 12 months
November 2026$1.72up 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.32down 6% on the previous monthTypical per day3,192up 1% on the previous monthPlans66Providers
October 2026$1.70up 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.41down 2% on the previous monthTypical per day3,153up 29% on the previous monthPlans66up 16 on the previous monthProviders
September 2026$1.67down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.44up 47% on the previous monthTypical per day2,436up 122% on the previous monthPlans50up 24 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?

Travel eSIM brands in Nepal resell access to Ncell, with Namaste, NT Mobile and Sky Phone also named among the local operators. The market is broadly served by major providers; Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, iroamly, YonoSIM, RedEx eSIM and Stellar eSIM have particularly deep catalogues, though that is no measure of quality. A familiar brand alone does not settle the choice: offers differ in data allowance and duration. Check how much data you need, how long the plan lasts, and what options it gives you once the allowance is used.

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

Ncell and Namaste, also labelled NT Mobile or Sky Phone, are the operator names appearing in published travel-eSIM listings for Nepal. That gives buyers a genuine choice of underlying network, although the decision is usually made indirectly: the eSIM provider’s stated operator list determines which one you end up using. Changing eSIM can therefore change the local network as well as the allowance and terms. Those lists are useful for knowing the arrangement in advance, but they record provider declarations rather than measuring signal or rural coverage.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Nepal?

A zero-cost data eSIM offer is available for Nepal, but it is an introductory sample rather than a travel allowance. Expect a small allocation, a sign-up requirement and usually a one-per-customer limit. It can be handy for checking that the service works on arrival or sending a few urgent messages, but it will not replace a normal plan for a trip. The exact terms may change as providers refresh their catalogues.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Nepal?

A broad selection of Nepal eSIMs is marketed as unlimited, but the label is only a starting point. The allowances behind it vary: some restore normal speeds each morning, while others slow the connection after a plan-wide threshold is reached. Once throttled, messaging may still work, but video, uploads and even map loading can become frustrating. Check the reset arrangement and the reduced speed in the listing before choosing; “unlimited” does not mean uncapped service.

Destinations near Nepal

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Regional eSIMs that cover Nepal: South Asia, Asia

eSIM Providers for Nepal

Ncell is the network named most widely by providers, with Namaste, NT Mobile and Sky Phone also appearing in their network details. The choice is not identical across the market: a few providers state only one network, while Bloomy eSIM lists the widest spread. If signal flexibility matters on your route, look for an eSIM that names several operators; it gives you another network option if one is weak.

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