Nepal Telecom (NTC) has officially launched the VoWiFi (WiFi Calling) service in Nepal. The then Communication Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung had announced the launch of this communication technology on the occasion of the company’s 21st anniversary. The technology lets users make calls using their WiFi connection and enjoy HD voice. This post provides you all the information about Ntc’s VoWiFi service, tariff, activation process, and more.
The service was already active for a while, actually, it was there when Ntc VoLTE was launched. But today, the company formally announced its commercial operation. Now, eligible Ntc users will be able to make calls inside and outside Nepal using a WiFi connection. According to the company, VoWiFi also lets users make calls and send SMS. Check out: Ntc latest offer
VoWiFi gives users an option to call without relying on mobile networks. If you live in areas where your nearest cell tower is far away and you don’t get strong signals, WiFi will now let you make calls.
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Ntc VoWiFi unlocks HD voice
Ntc VoWiFi service enables HD voice facility for users, just like VoLTE. Also, you can browse the web while being on a cal,l which is not possible on 3G, 2G (but works on 4G VoLTE). Read our post to learn the differences between VoWiFi and VoLTE
Thanks to HD voice quality, the audio will sound clearer and more audible. Once active, you should see VoWiFi on your phone’s notification bar. Here are the other signs and its meaning in mobile network.
Thankfully, I have already made calls using Ntc WiFi Calling. This is how it shows up when you use this feature.
How to activate VoWiFi in Ntc?
Unfortunately, VoWiFi requires carrier support and smartphone compatibility. Now, Ntc provides support, but users’ devices must also be compatible with WiFi Calling. You can go to your phone’s Settings > Mobile Networks > SIM Card > VoWiFi or something similar. The steps are similar on both Android and iPhones. If you see options such as VoWiFi or WiFi Calling, then it means your phone does support it.
Likewise, your phone must have VoLTE activated for VoWiFi to work. When these requirements are met, you can call any national and international number with Ntc VoWiFi service. Don’t miss: How to get eSIM in Ntc?
Ntc VoWiFi tariffs and eligible smartphones
Ntc VoWiFi call tariff inside Nepal is Rs 1 for outgoing calls. But while using the service outside Nepal, outgoing calls cost Rs 3 per minute. Incoming calls are free of cost for both inside and outside Nepal.
| Ntc VoWiFi | Cost per minute |
| Inside Nepal | Local call (Rs 1 per minute) |
| Outside Nepal | Rs 3 |
At the moment, only select phones have VoWiFi capability. This includes some models of Samsung, Xiaomi, all Tecno and Infinix phones after 2022, all iPhones from iPhone XR, etc. The company says that support will be expanded to more devices very soon.
Also: Latest Ntc data packs
Conclusion
Nepal Telecom keeps bringing innovative technologies for users to improve customer experience. 4G, VoLTE, eSIM, and 5G in the near future are some of its milestones. The latest VoWiFi or WiFi Calling should also mean a great service for Ntc users, as it provides HD voice and removes dependency on cell towers.
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But we just hope that the company brings this service to more devices as soon as it promises.
If you have any further queries on Ntc VoWiFi service regarding its package, price, activation, etc., do let us know in the comments.
