Ncell

Ncell Axiata Limited (previously Ncell Private Limited) (Nepali: एनसेल आजियाटा) is a mobile service provider from Nepal. It was founded in 2004 and launched its service commercially as "Mero Mobile" brand in September 2005. In March 2010, it was re-branded as "Ncell" by its parent company Telia Company (then TeliaSonera Group). On 12 April 2016, Ncell became a part of Axiata Group Berhad when the group bought 100% of the shares of Reynolds Holdings, which then held 80% of Ncell shares.

Ncell Axiata
TypePublic Limited
IndustryTelecommunications
Founded2004 (2004)
Area served
Nepal
Key people
Andy Chong Yee Bin (Managing Director/CEO)
ProductsMobile Telephony, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, 4G, HSPA+, DC-HSDPA
Number of employees
500+ (as of 2019)
ParentAxiata Group Berhad
Websitewww.ncell.axiata.com

Technology

On 1 June 2018, Ncell launched its 4G/LTE service in Kathmandu Valley (including the areas of Nagarkot, Banepa and Dhulikhel of Kavrepalanchowk district). A month later, the company launched 4G/LTE service in Pokhara and Damauli (two western cities of Nepal). As of June 2019, Ncell had expanded 4G/LTE services to all seven Nepali provinces.[1] In a bid to implement a next-generation billing system, Ncell adopted Alibaba's Apsara Cloud for its digital strategy.[2]

In 2010, when Ncell was still owned by TeliaSonera, its highest 3G base station was built near one of the Everest Base Camps at an altitude of 5,200 meters (17,000 feet).[3]

Ncell provides a self-service app which is relied upon by a majority of users. By installing the Ncell app, customers can recharge their account, check balance information, and purchase data/voice packs. The app can be also used to send 10 free SMS messages daily; however data charges may apply if the app is used outside of Nepal.[4]

See also

References
  1. telecomkhabar (2019-06-12). "Ncell Timeline History-Company profile from Mero Mobile". Telecomkhabar. Archived from the original on 2019-07-17. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
  2. "Ncell adopts Alibaba's Apsara Cloud for Digital strategy". NepaliTelecom. 2019-09-10. Archived from the original on 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  3. "3G network brings internet to Mount Everest climbers". BBC News. 2010-10-29. Archived from the original on 2017-08-03. Retrieved 2017-08-03.
  4. "Ncell provides free websites to beginners". sahilshrestha11.blogspot.com. Archived from the original on 13 November 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2015.

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