South Asia
SIM cards, eSIM and internet in Nepal
89 MbpsMedian fixed download
Internet and SIM cards in Nepal
Median fixed broadband is 89 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Ncell and Nepal Telecom counters at Kathmandu airport; bring your passport. Ncell tourist plans cost NPR 595–1,995 for 7–28 days.
Mobile carriers
| Carrier |
|---|
| Ncell |
| Nepal Telecom (NTC) |
Key facts
- Tourist SIM: Ncell and Nepal Telecom counters at Kathmandu airport; bring your passport. Ncell tourist plans cost NPR 595–1,995 for 7–28 days.
- eSIM: local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Internet & coworking by place
Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Nepal
- US State Department travel advisory
- Nepal Tourism Board: Tourist Visa
- Nepal Tourism Board: TIMS Card and guide rule
- Department of Immigration online services
- Ncell Tourist SIM
- World Bank open data
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