Summary✨
- To activate an NTC SIM card, ensure your registration form is submitted, then dial *1414#.
- For an Ncell SIM card, after form submission by the seller, it activates within 24 hours; use *901# for balance inquiries.
- Both NTC and Ncell SIMs come with 4G preactivated; NTC users can activate VoLTE by dialing *444#, while Ncell users dial *17201#.
- If your SIM doesn’t activate, visit the seller or the nearest office for assistance.
- For data and voice packages, NTC uses *1415# and Ncell uses *17123#.
In this post you will find the process for how to activate Ntc, Ncell SIM cards for the first time. Activating a SIM card is the first thing to do when you purchase a new one. The two key players; Nepal Telecom, and Ncell has a different procedure to enable it. And in some scenarios, users may also find it very hard. So, all you get here is the easy guide to enable the newly bought SIM card.
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How to Activate an NTC SIM card for the first time?
To activate an NTC SIM card for the first time, you can follow the following steps;
- First, you should make sure that your registration form has been submitted by the SIM card seller to Nepal Telecom. That form includes your name, DOB, and all necessary info.
- After that, you can dial *1414# to activate your NTC SIM card.
- For knowing your number, dial *9#.
- For balance query, please dial *400#.
- New NTC SIM comes with 4G preactivated, but for VoLTE activation, you need to do dial *444#.
- For data and voice packages, please dial *1415#
- For the remaining volume queries, you can dial *1415*55#
In case your SIM is still not activated, you can visit the store/shop where you purchased the SIM card. And you can request there to send your registration data form (or SIM profile) to Nepal Telecom asap. Or, if you got your SIM from a Nepal Telecom office, you could activate it right away by dialing *1415#.
Have a Read: – How to Block SIM Cards of Nepal Telecom, Ncell, and Smart Cell?
How to Activate a Ncell SIM Card for the First Time?
In order to activate a Ncell SIM card for the first time, please go through the following steps;
- After you have filled up the form with the necessary information and docs, the SIM seller must submit your form to Ncell via the master number.
- After submission by the seller, your Ncell SIM card will become active within 24 hours.
- You can dial *901# or *101# for a balance inquiry.
- For Data and Voice packs, please dial *17123#.
- 4G is preactivated on while for Ncell VoLTE activation, you can dial *17201#. Do note that it is only available for select devices right now.
Do Read:- How to check Ntc, Ncell own number?
FAQs
To activate Ntc SIM for the first time, after duly filling a registration form, you need to dial *1414# from the SIM. Activation will be done instantly if your registration is correct.
Ntc SIM activation is done immediately after seller submits the registration form to Ntc. If you have bought SIM from Ntc counter, it will be activated instantly.
It takes around few hours for a Ncell SIM to activate after the registration is complete and seller sends the data to Ncell.
You need to contact the shop where you bought the Ncell SIM card. If the registration is alright, you can contact 9005 (Ncell customer care number) or visit Ncell center.
Yes, Foreign nationals and tourists can activate NTc, Ncell SIM after buying. You need to put your valid passport, visa stamp or entry page, and a photo. The address is the address of your staying hotel.
4G and VoLTE could be already activated on your latest Ntc SIM. But for old SIM, you need to dial *444# and 1 for 4G and 2 For VoLTE. You need to have a 4G and VoLTE compatible handsets to work.
The new SIM card cost in Nepal is Rs 90 to Rs 99.
If you NTc SIM takes long to activate, please contact the shop where you bought the SIM. Else contact Ntc customer center number.
So that was all about how to enable NTC, Ncell SIM cards for the first time. We hope this article was helpful for you. If you have any further queries, do not hesitate to leave a comment below.
