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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.

    29 of 29 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, AbestESIM, Roamix, YonoSIM, and RedEx eSIM +24 more

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

    Operated by Nepal Telecom (NDCL)

    16 of 29 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, YonoSIM, MoodSIM, and AirPlans +11 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 each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

180 ms
  • Bloomy eSIMBloomy eSIMFlag of Singapore~89 ms
  • AbestESIMAbestESIMFlag of Singapore~89 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of Singapore~89 ms
  • YonoSIMYonoSIMFlag of Singapore~89 ms
  • RedEx eSIMRedEx eSIMFlag of Singapore~89 ms
  • eSIMnoweSIMnowFlag of Singapore~89 ms

Nepal eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting cheaper in Nepal: a gigabyte typically goes for $1.83 now, against $2.68 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 32% across 10 months.

That is above the $1.62 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track — Nepal ranks 121 of them, counting from the cheapest, so it pays to compare here rather than take the first plan you see. The move is recent: the figure went up 8% in September 2026 alone.

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$1.83
  • All destinations$1.62
Typical per GB
$1.83down 32% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.50up 50% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
2,167up 1,813 since Dec 2025
Providers
46up 25 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$1.83up 8% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.50up 53% on the previous monthTypical per day2,167up 98% on the previous monthPlans46up 20 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 choice in Nepal is already broad: Bloomy eSIM, ESIM.DOG, AbestESIM, Roamix, iroamly and RedEx eSIM sit among the brands with fuller catalogues, while many other major providers also sell plans here. The local operators underneath those offers are Ncell and Namaste, also listed as NT Mobile or Sky Phone. That makes the brand name a poor shortcut: plan sizes, validity periods and the rules after the allowance is used can differ considerably, even when the underlying Nepal network named is similar.

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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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.

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