Nepal Telecom is offering 3G services for Smartphone users with a small activation charge. The 3G internet services is good in various parts of Kathmandu valley and its also available in major cities like Pokhera.
The one time activation charge for 3G service is Rs 100 for Pre-paid users. The GPRS tariff for 3G internet is Rs. 0.15/100 Kb which is same as the 2G (EDGE and GPRS).
So, if you have 3G capable phone I suggest that you activate 3G services because the data rate is same and you will get much better internet speed on your phone than 2G service.
You can go to Pulchowk NTC office and activate 3G on your SIM card.
Notes:
1. You don't have to get a new SIM card for 3G. Your old SIM card will work as well.
2. 3G service will become active after 24 hours of payment.
What is 3G?
3G is the third generation of wireless communication technologies. 3G technologies enables fastest data transmission speeds, greater network capacity and more advanced network services.
Nepal Telecom 3G coverage area: Kathmandu valley, Banepa, Pokhara city and Lumbani.
If you have any questions let me know on the comment section.
UPDATE: Now, you don't have to go to NTC office for 3G activation. Just type 3G and send SMS to 1400 and your SIM will be 3G enabled within 24-48 hours.
UPDATE: Now, you don't have to go to NTC office for 3G activation. Just type 3G and send SMS to 1400 and your SIM will be 3G enabled within 24-48 hours.
What if I go to non-3g places... Does that still work on 2g network?
ReplyDeleteCan other ntc office activate 3g?
yes it automatically covert in 2G network..
DeleteMero 2g hand setma 3g activate milcha
DeleteNo, to use 3G, your SIM has to be 3G activated and your mobile should also support 3G network.
DeleteIf you go out of 3G range, you will still be able to use EDGE or GPRS.
ReplyDeleteyeah sundhara office near kukl office activate 3g cheers
ReplyDeleteRs 0.1 per 100 kb honita mitra
ReplyDeleteYa its Rs. 0.15/100 Kb
Deletesee here
http://ntc.net.np/tariff/mob_3g_tariff.php
if u have 3g enabled set then forget gprs and activate 3g.its super fast at the same cost of gprs.just u need to pay 100rs for activation.they will activate within 24 hours n send u sms regarding 3g activation.its really very cheap in comparision to NCELL.
ReplyDeletehow can we know that 3g service is running in iphone 4...does any icon appears in screen..
ReplyDeleteOnce 3G service is active, you will see small icon near the tower signal icon which writes 3G or H. If its 2G, you might see G or E.
Deletewhy my 2g gprs connection on colors X factor shine gets disconnected itself after opening just one or two pages, can anyone help me!!
ReplyDeleteRestarting your device might help.
DeleteMy phone is smartphone. But it always says "data network switch error". Why? I am in network coverage area. It doesn't show any 3G signal. 3g network is activated through NTC.
ReplyDeleteIf your device is android, you have to enable data service via android setting page.
Deletewhy my NTC gprs connection on colors X factor shine gets disconnected itself after opening just one or two pages, but ncell works very well,can anyone help me!!
ReplyDeletei have sony xperia zl smartphone and its 3G. also i have NT 3G sim (postpaid).... but i m not being able to figure out how i enable 3G.... i think 3G sim ma ta 3G activate bhaisaknu parne hoina ra?? anyone can help plz...
ReplyDeleteWhat is the word that appears near your signal indicator? signal bar ko sangai E bhaye EDGE active cha or H bhaye 3G active cha. Which one do you have?
Deletekehi pani chhaina.... just network signal, nothing else...
DeletePress and hold the power key and a menu will pop up, you can then disable/enable mobile data. Eak choti data enable gare pachi network signal ko aagadi G or E or H or 3G madhye kehi aaunu parcha. Aayena bhane mobile switch off garera on garnu hola.
DeleteMetro mobile data already enable nai chha. Tara kunai signal chhaina. Sayad mero mobile athawa SIM mai kehi problem chha hola. Anyways thanx for everything.
DeleteI have just taken 3g new sim ani sorry vanera message akoai cha 1414 bata k vako n how much time does it take to activate
ReplyDelete3G is not activated by default. You have to activate it separately. Once you pay the amount, 3G will be activated within next 24 hours.
Delete3g sim ma 3g nikalna pani paisa tirnu parcha ra mero iphone 4 ma 3g sim haleko maile gprs subscribe garda you will be connected by 5 pm next working day vanxa ta.how can i join 3g please help.
ReplyDelete3G SIM bhanne hudaina. Sabai SIM bata 3G chalauna milcha. Tara 3G chalauna service active garnu parcha NTC ma gayera.
Deletetoit maile tripureshor ma gayera200 ma 3g ntc sim kineko teskoma 3g activate garnu pardaina vanda rahexa tara iphone ko lgi setting manually set garnu parcha vando rahexa..setting taha cha vane please help..mero iphone ma tripureshor tira jada 3g vanera signal dinxa ani feri samakhusi bitra tira aauda E MATRA dinxa k garne any idea how o solve this...please help..
DeletePasang ji iPhone ma setting milauna yo link ma jahu hos.
Deletehttp://technology-nepal.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-to-configure-ntc-gprs-in-iphone.html
Yadi 3G dekhaucha bhane tyo ramro ho. Saabai thau ma 3G tipdaina tesaile E matra aayako ho. Ring Road bahira 3G tipna ali garo huncha.
mero ma jahile E matra dinnxa signal ko cheu ma 3g kasari nikalne 3g sim ma
ReplyDelete3G nikalna pahila NTC ma gayera 3G service active garna parcha paisa tirera.
Deletemy phone is karbonn a9+.my problem is my ntc sim runs only 3G enable place. how can i run my sim in all places?
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean by Run? I am unclear about that.
Deleteit means i only can send and receive my msg not ph call what to do. and i have not activate 3G. if i activate 3G then this problems will solve or not?
DeletePhone calls has nothing to do with 3G services. I think you mobile phone is broken or some setting has been changed. Try to factory reset you mobile phone and if this doesn't help, go to nearby mobile repair store for detail inspection.
DeleteCould I use 3G in nawalparasi ?
ReplyDeleteNTC 3G service works in Kathmandu, Pokhera and Lumbini for now.
DeleteTtc gprs is quite slow in nawalparasi so i've to use 3G for better performance .Could i start 3G in nawalparasi nd how ? Plz suggest me..
ReplyDeleteAt this point you can do nothing to use 3G at your location because to use 3G NTC has to install separate tower at your city.
DeleteIt works on tablets right using a dongle?
ReplyDeleteI think it will but haven't tested it yet.
DeleteSir can we use this 3G facilities in butwal n bhairahawa? how good is skype n viber from this....
ReplyDeleteRight now, 3G service is available at Kathmandu, Pokhara and other few major cities. Please check with your local NTC office.
DeleteRegarding viber and other software, the 3G service is not good enough to use skype or viber in my opinion. Its faster for normal mobile browsing but not fast enough for software like Skype and Viber.
ani 2g phone garna milcha ta
ReplyDeletebro i bought 3g sim today morning and activated it but it doesnt show 3g connection in status bar of my cell..do i have to wait 24 hrs from the time of activation or what to do?
ReplyDeleteYou have to wait for 24 hours before 3G is activated. And you might have to restart your handset.
DeleteCan you activate 3G by sending sms to Nepal Telecom if you are post paid user?
ReplyDeleteYes you can. I think the process is same.
DeleteHi, is micro SIM card available in Nepal? i'm heading to Kathmandu and Pokhara
ReplyDeleteI think micro SIM card is not available in Nepal but you can cut regular SIM into micro SIM. If you don't know how, you can have it done in any Mobile repair shop.
DeleteYes available I got it form tripureswor NTC office
DeleteThank youbyonbravo for the update. Much appreciated.
Deletecan i activate both 3g and gprs internet service in my ntc prepaid sim?
ReplyDeleteYes you can.
Deleteyo ntc mah duitai 3g rah gprs service bhako bela.. 3g matra use garnu net ko lagi k garnu parcha?ani 3g ko sign matra dekhauna milcha?
ReplyDelete3G tipda 3G chalcha haina bhane GPRS chalcha. J tipcha mobile le tehi dekhaucha teslai change garna mildaina.
Deletemy 3G network is not working.....yesterdai i bought it then it was working properly but today when i open the 3g network it is not working what may be the problem can u tell...
ReplyDeleteNTC is upgrading its tower all around Kathmandu so this may be the reason why you cannot use 3G. Everything should work after few days.
DeleteMaile 3G activate gareko tara 3G signal nai dekhaudaina. K garnu? Mero ghar Banepa ma chha. Jahan 3 G chalchha bhanchhan
ReplyDeleteAccording to NTC website, 3G coverage around Kathmandu valley is East:Dhulikhel, West:Thankot, North:Budhanilkantha, South: Pharping.
Deletehello sir i i just did the payment for 3g last friday......& they said it'll be activated on sunday.but till now it's not activated.so how can know it's activated .......there is only the sign of E....on my cell & i'm right here on lalitpur...so p/z help me...bye
ReplyDeleteThe delay in activation might be due to current NTC work on upgrading the Tower. Wait for days and 3G should work. BTW have you restarted your mobile set?
DeleteI am Having problem with ntc net. Pahile 2g chaldai thiyo e71(s60) ma tara pachi data usage 100 rs bhayo bhanera ntc msg aye pachi net chaldaina.
ReplyDeleteWhat Is Gprs Setting For Karbonn S5 .
ReplyDeleteI will post the GPRS setting for Android device soon.
DeleteSim Kaha pahincha
ReplyDeleteYou don't need new SIM card, old SIM card works fine. All you have to do is pay the fee to activate 3G internet.
Delete3g sim kinna ko lagi kati parcha ni..?
ReplyDeleteIt's as much as the regular SIM but you have to activate 3G service paying extra.
Deletekadhagari ,gothatar ma 3g kahile samma aauch i have already activate but in this aria it cant'work how can i knwo about it.,?
Deletemaile 3g sim kineko 1month vayo.but aile samma 3g ta k gprs pani chaleko chaina.1498 ma phone garera sodhyo vanyo setting pathaidin6a.they said apn ntnet rakhnu hola.do not tick use 2g networks only.setting install garepa6i switch off garera on garnu van6.blah blah blah....i know that well.but still cant get even gprs .forget about 3g.what the hell?can u plz help?my set is samsung galaxy ace 5830i...
ReplyDeleteAutomatic setting send by NTC might not work on Android phones. Check this link for troubleshooting your problem. The APN name should be ntnet whenever you add the APN. http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1979
Deletekadhagari ,gothatar ma 3g kahile samma aauch i have already activate but in this aria it cant'work how can i knwo about it.,?
ReplyDeleteHI Sumbha, i will be heading to nepal this month to do the ebc trekking. would you recommend me 3g sim card prepaid plan whcih is the best coverage major cities and EBC mountain area ?
ReplyDeletecheers,
Hi, 3G services of Nepal Telecom works only on few major cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. The best option for EBC trek will be to buy 3G SIM from Ncell. It works great around Everest region. So, go to Ncell center at thamel and buy a SIM card and load it up with required calling hours and data charges. You need passport and a passport photo to purchase the SIM.
DeleteHI Sumbha, i am using the GSM model phone of Samsung S4, any idea if this can be used in nepal telco network ?
DeleteYes you can use any GSM model mobile with Nepal Telecom network but since you have mentioned EBC trek as you destination, use Ncell SIM card it has much better reception around Everest region.
DeleteCan I check that my prepaid GSM SIM is 3G Enabled via SMS ?
ReplyDeleteIf your SIM is 3G enabled, a 3G symbol will appear near your tower signal. But its simpler, have you paid to activate 3G? By default, 3G is not enables in any SIM card.
Deleteyo 3g service kapan area tira katiko ramro signal dincha hola?? plz help me..
ReplyDeleteFor now 3G reception is good within Ring road. I cannot say about places outside it.
DeleteHi..mero prepaid ntc sim 3g enabled chhaina..
ReplyDeleteMaile nt officebata 3g register gareko xaina...but maile 3g type garera 1400 maa sms gareko..your sim will be activated for 3g within 5 pm next day vanchha....k yesmaa 3g challaa ta?
Wait for 24-48 hours and 3G service should work for you.
Deletehow can i deactivate 3G, i text and get activated on my set but i cant see any sign on my colors x40 set.
ReplyDeleteIt takes 24 to 48 hours for activation.
Deletei typed 3g and sent in 1400...but i want to deactivate it please help me ....
ReplyDeleteGood blog replying fairly...i want to ask coverage in lumbini means whole lumbini zone or just lumbini place area.....
ReplyDeleteMy guess would be city center and the Lumbini area but I am not sure.
DeletedOES IT WORKS IN CHITWAN
ReplyDeleteI sent msg in 1400 n next day the message saying ur 3G service is activated pani aayo.mero signal ko cheu ma pahila E authiyo aba H+ aaucha... i think this indicates 3g is activated but i feel frustrated because H+ aaos kii E mero net surfing ko time cosumption is miserably slow n kunai page including fb ko page ra msg pani khuldaina.sabaai ko yestai ho ki mero ma kehi setting namileko ho thamyaunai sakina.please help
ReplyDeleteHave you tried internet on areas with good reception?
Deletemy iphone is not able to detect ntc 2g sim card??it says no service..do i need to upgrade it to 3g
ReplyDeleteIs your iPhone unlocked?
DeleteNo sign of 3G in my phone though activated and 3G turned on my phone tower is full and i am inside ktm valley why?
ReplyDeleteDo you see 3G or H+ besides the tower strength signal?
DeleteNo i don't see...either 3Gor H+ beside tower!!!!!!!
DeleteIs 3G enabled on your phone setting? Have you tried your SIM on other 3G enabled devices?
Deletehow to deactivate 3G?
ReplyDeleteI don't know exactly but almost all mobile phone has an option to disable 3G on settings.
Deletehow to activate 3g on iphone.. i already paid required amount to nearest telecommunication the day before yesterday and i got one sms the 3g will be activated within 24 hrs.. but still it didnot work..
ReplyDeleteThey say 24 hours but it might take more than 48 hours. Also, you have to restart your mobile for 3G to work.
DeleteI have activated 3 g in my sim first it was working and give H sign but after about an hour I get message with " your GPRS service reached rs 50.84 so your GPRS service is barred please recharge to activate " I recharge my mobile but it is not working in either in 3g or 2g .
ReplyDeleteMay be mobile set restart is required.
DeleteHello ,i got my 3g activated but its doesnt work in banepa neither pkra.i am in network coverage area and it shows H sign but net doesnt work at all but in kathmandu it work.so wat is my solution!?..
ReplyDeleteMy be you have turned off the roaming setting on you phone. Check for the roaming setting and turn it on.
DeleteMero mobile k vako ho..3g activate garya thye.. Net chalcha.. G ot E haina but duita up n down arrow typeko icon dekhaucha net chaleko.bela.. But mostly i keep data traffic off and use wifi .. But Data usage use nagare pani every 2-3 daysma ntc bata u get sms saying ur account bata rs 49 has been deducted.. For data usage.. Hijo ta rs119 has been deducted re! What is this.. Mero balancr yettikai sakincha even if i use wifi.
ReplyDeleteYes, few more people have been complaining me about this problem and I am yet to find a solution. The balance deduction has been happening to few people I know as well. No solution yet.
DeleteMobile:Sony e15i and samsung galaxy pop, I tested on both but can't find 3G.Any solution ???
ReplyDeletesamsung galaxy pop is a CDMA device so no 3G GSM coverage is possible. Sony e15i I think should work. But in any case test your SIM on the phone which is know to work for NTC 3G network.
DeleteWhn I switch my data package it shows 3G but there is no signal in the kathmandu valley also..any suggestion
ReplyDeletehow to deactivate 3g service from my sim?
ReplyDeleteI haven't found a way to deactivate 3G on SIM but most mobile phone have a setting which can be used to disable 3G services.
DeleteIs 3g service available in Chitwan?
ReplyDeleteAt this time I don't think its available at Chitwan.
DeleteDoes any Android Phone supports 3G Network ?
ReplyDeleteNo, it depends on the mobile phone itself. You have to check specification of the mobile phone.
DeleteNexus 4 user here...My 3G was working fine until a few days back, and so the GPRS/EDGE ...Then, I received a msg ( as usual) ' exceeded the data limit , please recharge ur main balance'....every time , the 3G service wud reactivate after I recharge my balance.... But this time, both my 3G and GPES/EDGE are not working... I have recharged couple of times and my SIM still has the balance for 3G...I tried GPRS settings and everything else...but still , no luck...I even sent a 3G activation again...but, no luck...Need Help !!!Thanks in advance !!!
ReplyDeleteStrange problem indeed. May be you will have to factory reset your device for 3G to work again. Before doing that also check and make sure that your APN is "ntnet"
DeleteBro, How can I make 3g video call from my samsung note 2
ReplyDeletebrother.. i have 3g installed and activated on my iphone 3gs. once balance of data usage goes upto 44 my 3g stop working. i have charged several times my balance but neither system deducts my balance data charge nor it reactivated. please help me in this regard. thank you.
ReplyDeleteStrange problem. May be you will have to wait for couple of days and if the problem persist you might have to call 1414 and talk with customer service.
Deletemero sim ma pahila nai 3g activate gareko thiyo ani ahile maile sim new set ma halda 3g nai chalirako 6aina k vayeko hola plz help me
ReplyDeleteWhich mobile set are you using? It is a 3G phone?
Deletecan i activate 3G service in HTC one x by myself i.e. without having to go to Pulchowk?
ReplyDeleteJust type 3G and send SMS to 1400 and your SIM will be 3G enabled within 24-48 hours.
DeleteI have activated 3g on my mobile color x40 and it show small H+ upper the tower but also does not work as a 2g and I am in network coverage area
ReplyDeleteH+ means it is receiving 3G signal from tower. I think your problem is with setting. While adjusting setting make sure your APN name is ntnet
DeleteMero iphone ma 3g chalaye pachi your exceed vanera aayo balance tirna recharge pani gare balance pani katyo tara still mero ma 3g chaldaina.bl kate pachi restart pani gare taipani chaleko haina .k vayeko hola plz suggest me.
ReplyDeleteA lot of people are complaining about this problem but we are yet to find any solution. If there is a solution, we will let you know.
DeleteI have used cellular data in past, but recently these days I am not able to connect to the internet even though i activate my cellular data/
ReplyDeletecould you tell me why?
Hi, I am using unlocked iPhone 5 which is not yet subscribed to use NT's 3G nor GPRS despite my numerous attempts as recommended. Is the set compatible for the service? please suggest me the trick if it exists.
ReplyDeleteJust activate 3G service as I have suggested above and follow the instruction in this post to configure the setting. http://technology-nepal.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-to-configure-ntc-gprs-in-iphone.html
DeleteIn my iPhone when I on my cellular data I can see 3G sign at up but when I try to surf any site then it says Unable to activate cellular data.....I don't know why.....Please let me know....
ReplyDeleteHave you adjusted the setting for your device. If not follow this instruction http://technology-nepal.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-to-configure-ntc-gprs-in-iphone.html
DeleteI just sent the 3g message to 1400. It was 7pm. Then within 10 minutes, I get the message saying that the 3g has been activated, but it was not. Will it be activated after 1 to 2 days?
ReplyDeleteI sent the message to 1400 and the reply of the activation came after 10 minutes or so. It was 7 PM, but the net not working
ReplyDeleteWill it be activated
After 2 days?
It takes anywhere from 24 to 48 hours for activation and you might have to restart your phone to see the changes.
DeleteIt takes anywhere from 24 to 48 hours for activation and you might have to restart your phone to see the changes.
DeleteNexus 5 user here. I can use 3G on S Duos but i can't use it on my Nexus 5, it shows H logo bt it's not receiving any data. Any clue?
ReplyDeleteHave you configured APN setting properly? Have you enable 3G in data setting?
DeleteYes, tried each and every combination but it's not working. 2G is working properly.
ReplyDeleteIs it possible to activate Namaste prepaid sim to 3G by sending message like we do for the post paid
ReplyDeleteYes sending message will work for both post paid and pre paid SIM.
Deleteis there unlimited gprs on ntc postpaid sim......ntc mention yes on there website
ReplyDelete....is that real
I don't think there is unlimited GPRS plan.
Deletehello admin mero ntc ko sim Data card ma chaldina there need name/dial number/apn/user name /password please help me kasari garne ho plzz plzzz
ReplyDeleteDo we have to bear any charges by sending sms to active 3g on prepaid sim or only sms charge? After the 3g is activated do we have to bear monthly charges or only the kb we use?
ReplyDeleteYou have to pay for the KB used only. No monthly fee.
Delete3g lekhera 1400 ma pathauda....
ReplyDeleteinvalid....... vanera rply aaunxa....
k vako........anu idea?????
mero mobile lava iris x1 ho maile 3g chalauchu pahila bata nai yo mero naya set ho yes ma mai le setting pani gare 3g signal pani ramro dekhauchaa but chaldaina k garu chito advise dinu
ReplyDeleteFollow the instruction here to configure NTC GPRS setting http://technology-nepal.blogspot.com/2014/05/how-to-configure-ntc-gprs-setting-for.html
DeleteHow to set 3G in samsang
ReplyDeleteSame as above. No change in process
DeleteTo enable 3g in postpaid/prepaid sim, do we have to enable GPRS first?
ReplyDeleteNo, you can directly activate 3G.
DeleteBut, 3g signal does not come! It has been around a month that I got an SMS. Is there something wrong?
DeleteWhere do you live? Your location might be a factor. Also the info might not say 3G, it might say H or other similar things.
DeleteI live nerar the Tripureshwor chowk. And, I think the 3g internet did not work in other location as well. I tried it in P baneshwor.
DeleteI use Micromax A76 handset(dual sim), Does it depend in the sim slot?
Is there 3g coverage in Teku region?
ReplyDeleteThere is 3G coverage in most of the places inside ring road in Kathmandu valley.
DeleteWe can use unlimited data in ntc?
DeleteCurrently, there are no unlimited plan for 3G/GPRS. Only volume based payment exists.
DeleteHow can i de-activate 3G from my post paid sim? I found a lot of reference as to how to activate it, but none as to how to deactivate. Your advice would be very helpful.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for the same information for a while now and I don't thing there is any method except to go to the NTC office and request service deactivation.
DeleteOh okay. Thanks, anyway! :)
Deletei have already activate 3G ... buT now am unable to registered in 3G network ... before iT was workinG now now it says (selected nwtworK unavailable )
ReplyDeleteanY solutioN ....... should i havee to activate again ?? thnXs
You don't have to activate 3G again. It is most probably the mobile set issue. See if 3G works in another mobile set and check settings for your mobile phone.
DeleteCan you give an example for the 3g APN settings for Indian phones like Micromax and Carbonn?
ReplyDeleteIf its Android, follow this page http://technology-nepal.blogspot.com/2014/12/how-to-configure-ntc-gprs-setting-for.html
DeleteHow to deactivate 3g service in ntc
ReplyDeleteI have had gsm postpaid sim card. i haven't use that before 1 yrs.now, i want use that sim n 3g networkhow can i use that?.what is the process?
ReplyDeleteSIM not used for more than 6 months are deactivated inn most cases. You have to contact NTC for more information.
DeleteMaile ntcko new SIM nikaleko but incoming call barring Bhanxa aba k garnu maile
ReplyDelete