Ncell has launched its much-anticipated VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution) service to offer HD voice calls on its 4G network. The service has become available for eligible smartphones in Nepal. Find out the Ncell VoLTE activation process in 2025, promotional offer, and supporting devices.
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Ncell VoLTE
Ncell has launched VoLTE service to enhance customer experience on its 4G network. The company expects the service to drive up its 4G adoption. VoLTE offers features such as superior HD voice calls instant call connection, etc. With it, voice calls can be made on the 4G network without falling back to 3G. Likewise, customers can enjoy HD calls at the normal voice tariff as well as enjoy browsing the internet simultaneously.
VoLTE stands for Voice over LTE. It is a 4G-based call feature that allows HD calls while permitting mobile data and calls simultaneously. The service was already available in the beta phase for months and is now commercially available for compatible handsets around the country.
The company says VoLTE is available wherever its 4G network has coverage. The users can enjoy HD calls on both Ncell’s 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 bands. Ncell operates its 4G network in all of these bands. Read more on Ncell carrier aggregation on tri bands.
Ncell VoLTE compatible devices
The growing number of smartphones now support Ncell VoLTE service. The telco is still coordinating with smartphone OEMs to bring compatibility to more devices. If you own an Apple device released in 2017 or use other phones that were released in the last two to three years, chances are the HD voice service is available on your device. For a quick clearance, Ncell VoLTE works in most new iPhones and Samsung mobile phones, Xiaomi/Redmi devices, and most new smartphones. Below is the list of devices that support Ncell VoLTE:
| Brands | Models |
| iPhone | 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max |
| Samsung | M32, M33, M62, M62, A02s, A04, A04s, A12s, A22, A23, A24, A32, A34 5G, A52, A52s 5G, A54, A72, F22, A51, A33, A53, Note10 Lite, Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, S20, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra, S20 FE, S21 FE, S21, S21 Plus, S21 Ultra, S22, S22 Plus, S22 Ultra, Z Fold2, Z Fold3, Z Flip3, S23, S23 Ultra, S23 Plus, S24 Ultra, S24 Plus, S24 |
| Vivo | V20 SE , V20, V21 , V21e , V23 5G , V25 5G , V23E , V25E , Y12S, Y15S , Y16 , Y20 , Y20S , Y21 , Y22 , Y22S , Y30, Y33S , Y35 , Y51 , Y53S , Y55 |
| Xiaomi | Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13 5G, Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus, Redmi A1, Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Redmi 10, Xiaomi Redmi 10C |
| OPPO | OPPO A17, OPPO A17k |
| OnePlus | OnePlus 9, OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 10T |
| Huawei | Nova 3i, Y9 Prime 2019 |
| Honor | Honor X5, Honor X6, Honor X7A, Honor X8A |
| realme | realme 10 Pro |
| ZTE | Blade A51 |
| Lava | Lava Z3 |
Surely enough, more smartphones will have VoLTE capability on Ncell’s 4G SIM card. This should even come to all the 4G handsets by default soon. Here you can find some extremely relevant details: Which Phone Brands Have Band 20 4G Support and VoLTE in Nepal?
Ncell VoLTE launched for iPhone
At the same time, Ncell has launched VoLTE for iPhone. Those who have iPhone 8 series and above iPhones can now activate and enjoy the benefits of VoLTE HD calls on their iOS devices.
In fact, theoretically, anyone with a VoLTE-supporting device can use the service anywhere on Ncell’s 4G network. On prerequisites, the service requires a 4G capable SIM card. New SIM cards come with 4G network support these days so it shouldn’t be a worry. But if you own an old SIM, you need to activate 4G on it. Here, you can learn about how to activate 4G on your old Ncell SIM card.
In addition, users must ensure that their phone supports 4G connectivity or bands that support it in Nepal (for a consistent connection). Similarly, you need to have the latest software installed on the above-listed phones to get VoLTE support. Find out the steps to activate VoLTE on your Ncell SIM card.
How to activate Ncell VoLTE with the activation code in 2025?
To activate VoLTE service on Ncell:
- Dial Ncell VoLTE activation code *17201# on your 4G-compatible phone.
- Make sure you are using a GSM Ncell 4G SIM (USIM).
- If your device supports Ncell VoLTE, then the service will be activated instantly. Otherwise, you will get a notification “Your handset is not eligible for this service”.
Check out: Meaning of Mobile Network Signs | G, E, H, VoLTE, and more
Simultaneous call and data
VoLTE allows users to stay on 4G and browse data even during a call. It elevates call quality with clear HD sound over LTE and is easy for call set-ups. One of its perks also includes support for video calls, however, at the moment, it will be limited to Voice over LTE only. But the company promises more innovations will be on the cards “where it makes sense for both our customers and the business.”
Ncell is the immediate competitor to NTC and adding VoLTE is another milestone in its portfolio of services. The private telecom giant boasts over 6.6 million 4G subscribers and from the network’s side, all of them should be able to enjoy the next-gen voice call service with VoLTE.
It’s 2025 and Ncell VoLTE service is more mainstream than when it first to the users. If you are still not sure about how to activate it or the process, then let us help you out. Just drop your queries in the comments below.
