Ncell begins issuing mobile numbers under new '971' range
Summary
Ncell has started issuing SIM cards with new mobile numbers beginning with the 971 range, following authorization by the Nepal Telecommunications Authority to expand numbering capacity.
Key Points
- Ncell has started distributing SIM cards with mobile numbers in the new 971 range.
- The Nepal Telecommunications Authority approved the new range on May 28, 2025, after previous ranges were exhausted.
- Ncell highlights the new series will support growing needs like digital payments and essential services.
- Ncell has asked relevant agencies and service providers to update systems to accommodate the new number range for uninterrupted services.
