eSim in Nepal: What is an eSIM? Is it Available in Nepal

Nepal is not yet ready for the implementation of eSIM yet. As per the information we received, eSIM service is not available here in the country with

What is an eSIM?

The term “eSIM” simply means an embedded SIM card. There are no physical SIM cards involved and no physical swapping over required by you. eSIM needs to be supported by the network or carrier and enabled by them and not all networks support eSIM as yet.

The information on an eSIM is rewritable, meaning you can decide to change your operator with a simple phone call. They’re really easy to add to a data plan connecting devices with eSIMs to a mobile account can be done in minutes. eSIM is backed by the GSMA, the association of mobile networks and that organization has defined the standard for eSIM worldwide.

Are there any disadvantages to eSIM?

There could be a disadvantage for consumers in terms of choice. If a phone is sold exclusively, its possible that all handsets could come pre-loaded with a particular network rather than being open to all.

Also, people can’t easily switch phones with eSIM unless they contact their network. Obviously that’s not a consideration for most people but for some it will be off-putting.

eSIM in Nepal? Is it Available in Nepal

Yes, Its available in Nepal. Nepal largest telecom company like Nepal Telecom and Ncell already started in eSIM features. Many devices and smartphones are already compatible to adopt the new eSIM. 

What devices support eSIM?

Not all the devise but in the most of the higher range of mobile devices and smart phones support the eSIM.

List of phones with eSIM support

Apple

iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12 Mini*

iPhone SE*

iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max*

iPhone XS, XS Max*

iPhone XR*

iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (4th generation)

iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd generation)

iPad Pro 11‑inch (2nd generation)

iPad Pro 11‑inch (1st generation)

iPad Air (4th generation)

iPad Air (3rd generation)

iPad (8th generation)

iPad (7th generation)

iPad mini (5th generation)

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G ✅ new

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G  ✅ new

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 FE 5g

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 FE

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Ultra 5g

Samsung Note  20+

Samsung Fold LTE model

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung Galaxy S20, s20+ and S20 Ultra (Single SIM Nano-SIM and/or eSIM models )

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Google Pixel

Google Pixel 5

Google Pixel 4a

Google Pixel 4

Google Pixel 3 & 3XL ( Limited support )

Google Pixel 2

Microsoft

Microsoft Surface Duo

Windows 10 PCs

Huawei

Huawei P40 and P40 Pro **

Oppo

Oppo Find X3 Pro new

Others

Nuu Mobile X5

Lenovo Yoga 630

HP Spectre Folio

Gemini PDA

Motorola Razr 2019

Palm Palm