Activating Nepal Telecom 4G Service: A Step-by-Step Guide
Key Takeaways
- 4G service now live for NTC postpaid GSM users in Kathmandu and Pokhara, with prepaid rollout coming soon
- Activation requires dialing *444# and incurs a NPR 50 charge
- Users receive 1GB free data daily for four days after activation
Nepal Telecom has officially launched its 4G network today, marking the first phase of expansion. Initially, the service is available only to postpaid GSM customers in Kathmandu and Pokhara, although NTC plans to extend 4G to prepaid users in these cities shortly, with broader rollout across Nepal in the coming days.
To activate 4G on your NTC postpaid number, you must dial *444# from your phone. The service becomes active after 1pm Nepal time and includes a one-time activation fee of NPR 50, charged to your regular bill.
Activation is only possible if you meet several conditions. You need a GSM postpaid SIM that supports 4G — older SIMs may not work, and you should visit a Nepal Telecom office for an updated card if needed. Your device must also support 4G LTE on band 3 (1800MHz), the frequency NTC uses for its 4G service. Some phones require you to manually enable 4G in their settings.
As an incentive, users who activate 4G today will receive free internet access for four days, with 1GB of data provided each day. This limited-time offer gives you a chance to experience the improved speeds and stability of NTC’s 4G network.
