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Minister Jagdish Kharel visited Ncell’s data centre and pledged government support following protest-related damages of Rs 650 million. He praised Ncell’s contributions and encouraged further investment and rural expansion. Ncell announced a new Gen Z Pack and a scholarship programme for 100 SEE students annually.
Mobile operator Ncell has begun issuing numbers under a new 971 prefix after receiving approval from Nepal’s telecom regulator. The new range was introduced as the company’s existing number series approached exhaustion. Ncell has asked government bodies, banks, and service providers to update their systems to ensure seamless OTP delivery, digital transactions, and mobile-based services.
Nepal’s 4G users have reached 2.59 crore, with mobile broadband penetration rising to 89%. NTC and Ncell continue to drive growth, adding over 1.11 lakh users in a month. Carrier aggregation and nationwide 4G coverage fuel adoption as Nepal prepares to sunset legacy networks and move toward commercial 5G services.
Ncell has activated 20 new 4G towers across Nepal within 10 days, expanding coverage in Madhesh, Koshi, and Bagmati Provinces. Supported by NTA, the initiative enhances digital connectivity for millions and marks a step toward the company’s goal of 170 new sites in two months.
Ncell, ICOM Nepal, and Narayanhiti Palace Museum launch Sangrahalaya journal to advance museum culture, train professionals, and preserve heritage through a public–private partnership supporting Nepal’s cultural policies and SDGs.
Ncell has become Nepal’s first operator to offer outbound VoLTE roaming, initially launching the service with Airtel in India. The telco plans to expand partnerships with other global operators to provide HD voice and high-speed data services for customers abroad.
Ncell VoLTE roaming enables HD voice calls and fast 4G data for travelers abroad and visitors in Nepal, bridging connectivity gaps as legacy networks fade away. The service currently partners with leading operators globally, promising seamless communication for Nepali diaspora and international roamers
Aman Maharjan wins Ncell’s League of Creators talent hunt, securing a Rs 1 million brand deal. The program, supported by expert mentors and a distinguished jury, spotlights Nepal’s rising digital creators and aims to fuel their career growth.
Ncell has become the first Nepali company to be officially certified as both a Data Centre and Cloud Service Provider in Nepal. This milestone follows Ncell’s successful enrollment under the newly introduced Data Centre and Cloud Services (Operation and Management) Directives 2025, marking a significant step in Nepal’s ICT development.
Ncell has become the first certified data centre and cloud service provider in Nepal, following a directive from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The certification solidifies Ncell’s role in Nepal’s growing data centre market, with the company meeting strict operational and security standards for its services.