NTC Introduced E-SIM for the First Time in Nepal

September 16, 2022

With the introduction of the iPhone 14 series which only supported the e-sim on the US model, there were lots of discussions in Nepal regarding e-sim availability and had become a hot topic. Moreover, Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) had just announced the implementation of MDMS (Mobile Device Management System) yesterday and now NTC (Nepal Telecom) introduced E-SIM in Nepal today. So in this article, we will be talking about NTC E-SIM availability, supported device and advantage of e-sim, and more.

What is NTC E-SIM and How to get NTC E-SIM in Nepal?

E-Sim is an electronic Sim designed with the motive to replace the physical card with a virtual embedded system built on the mobile’s main board. The NTC Embedded sim (e-SIM) has started in Nepal today (September 16, 2022) and is available for Prepaid and Postpaid users whereas NTC is offering a free upgrade for their user device which supports e-SIM.

To Get NTC E-SIM you need to be a current subscriber of NTC pre-paid and post-paid SIM and visit the Telecom office at Sundhara, Kathmandu to receive a free upgrade to NTC E-SIM. Whereas for the new subscriber of NTC E-SIM it will be sold at a price for both prepaid and postpaid customers.

Device Supported by NTC E-SIM?

NTC E-SIM is supported in all of the devices that feature Embedded Sim (E-Sim). Some of the popular devices that feature E-Sim are Samsung Galaxy Flagship devices such as S-series and Z series whereas the Samsung wearable device Galaxy Watch 5 series also supports e-sim.

Furthermore, Apple has been providing E-SIM feature from iPhone XR and higher while the iPhone 14 series for the US now only come with e-SIM. So if you’re wondering if the iPhone 14 series from the USA will work in Nepal or not then, for now, the device will work in Nepal with NTC telecom as of now.