Nepal Telecom SIM cards to reach customers’ doorsteps through postal service
Summary
Nepal Telecom has launched a Postal SIM Service that lets prepaid SIM applicants apply online and receive cards at their preferred location through postal delivery. The government says the service will make public delivery faster and more citizen-friendly, with urban deliveries targeted within about two hours after approval and payment.
Key Points
- Customers can now apply online for a Nepal Telecom prepaid SIM card and have it delivered through the postal service.
- The Postal SIM Service was launched by Minister for Information and Communications Dr Bikram Timilsina as part of the government's push to digitize public services.
- The service charges Rs 90 for the SIM card plus Rs 70 for postal delivery, with payment available through mobile banking, digital wallets and Namaste Pay.
- The government says urban deliveries could take around two hours after approval, while rural deliveries may take up to three days.
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