Ncell Data Pack Code 2026: *17123#, Every Pack Price & How to Buy
The Ncell data pack code is *17123#. Dial it from your Ncell SIM, wait for the menu, pick a pack, and the price is taken from your balance. No internet is needed to buy.
The harder part is knowing which pack to pick. Ncell has changed its line-up several times this year, and many guides still list packs that no longer exist (the old Rs 35 “1.25 GB” pack, Sadhain ON, Home and Away). Every price below was checked against Ncell’s official Packs & Plans page on 8 October 2026, with the cost per GB worked out for you.
Quick answer: Ncell data codes
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Data Saapati (data on loan)
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Contents
- How to buy a data pack with *17123#
- Ncell data pack price list (October 2026)
- Super Value packs (unlimited calls + data)
- 90-day and 1-year combo packs
- Data Saapati: data when your balance is low
- Cost per GB: which pack is really cheapest
- Which pack should you buy?
- Check remaining data and expiry
- Old packs and codes that no longer work
- Data pack not working? Fixes
- FAQ
How to Buy an Ncell Data Pack with *17123#
Before you dial, check your balance with *101#. The pack fails if your balance is even a rupee short.
From the Ncell SIM. On a dual-SIM phone, pick the Ncell SIM when asked.
Reply with the number for daily, weekly, monthly or combo packs.
Reply with the pack number and confirm. Read the price on screen before confirming.
Ncell sends a confirmation with the volume and expiry. Turn on mobile data.
Why we don’t list one-tap codes like *17123*3#: Ncell renumbers its menu whenever packs change, so a shortcut that bought one pack last month can buy a different one today. The menu always shows the current price, so it is the safer route.
Other ways to buy: the Ncell App (Shop or Packs section), the “Via Website” button on Ncell’s Packs & Plans page (OTP to your number), or a wallet such as eSewa or Khalti if you have no mobile balance. The app and website sometimes show personalised offers that are not in the USSD menu.
Ncell Data Pack Price List (October 2026)
These are Ncell’s regular data packs. Prices include tax. “Unlimited” means the stated GB is at full speed; after that, the connection continues at reduced speed until the pack expires.
| Price | Data | Validity | Extras | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rs 35 | Unlimited (Hourly Data) | 3 hours | – | A big download or a match, right now |
| Rs 50 | 5 GB, then unlimited | 1 day | 100 SMS/day | One heavy day |
| Rs 99 | 10 GB, then unlimited | 3 days | 100 SMS/day | Weekend trip, Wi-Fi outage |
| Rs 150 | 7 GB (Double Majja) | 7 days | – | Light weekly use |
| Rs 200 | 20 GB, then unlimited | 7 days | 100 SMS/day | Best weekly value |
| Rs 249 | 20 GB, then unlimited | 7 days | Unlimited calls + 100 SMS/day | A week of calls and data |
| Rs 349 | 12 GB | 30 days | – | Messaging-only users |
| Rs 399 | 1 GB per day | 30 days | – | Steady daily users who overspend early |
| Rs 499 | 30 GB | 30 days | – | Data-only monthly pack |
Need SMS rather than data? See the Ncell SMS pack price list.
Ncell Super Value Packs (Unlimited Calls + Data)
If you also make calls, these usually beat a data pack plus a voice pack. All include unlimited All-Nepal calls. After the high-speed quota, speed drops to 256 Kbps (enough for WhatsApp text, not video). They are one-time packs, so they don’t auto-renew.
| Price | High-speed data | SMS | Validity | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rs 449 | 7 GB | 100/day | 30 days | – |
| Rs 599 | 25 GB | 100/day | 30 days | – |
| Rs 699 | 50 GB | 100/day | 30 days | – |
| Rs 799 | 200 GB (sold as “Unlimited”) | 150/day | 30 days | Lionsgate Play |
| Rs 1,199 | 200 GB + 1 GB roaming data (20+ countries) | 150/day | 30 days | Lionsgate Play |
| Rs 2,299 | 200 GB | 150/day | 90 days | Lionsgate Play |
| Rs 4,499 | 200 GB | 150/day | 180 days | Lionsgate Play |
| Rs 8,499 | 200 GB | 150/day | 365 days | Lionsgate Play |
Read this before buying a long Super Value pack
- The 200 GB quota resets every 30 days on the 90, 180 and 365-day packs. Unused data does not carry forward.
- Per day, the longer packs are only slightly cheaper: about Rs 26.6 (30 days), Rs 25.5 (90), Rs 25 (180) and Rs 23.3 (365). You pay a lot upfront to save a little.
- Ncell’s FAQ says packs end at midnight on the last valid day, not at the hour you bought them.
90-Day and 1-Year Data Combo Packs
These are built for people who mostly call and want to recharge rarely, such as a parent’s phone.
| Price | What you get | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Rs 949 | Unlimited calls + 3 GB data (total) | 90 days |
| Rs 1,699 | Unlimited calls + 25 GB per month (then 256 Kbps) + 100 SMS/day | 90 days |
| Rs 3,499 | Unlimited calls + 12 GB data (total) | 360 days |
| Rs 6,499 | Unlimited calls + 25 GB per month (then 256 Kbps) + 100 SMS/day | 365 days |
Want to put one of these on a family member’s number? Send them the balance first with an Ncell balance transfer, then they dial *17123# themselves.
Data Saapati: Get Data When Your Balance Is Low
If your balance is below Rs 15 and you can’t recharge, dial *9988# and choose Data Saapati. Ncell gives you the pack now and takes the amount plus a Rs 2.48 service fee from your next recharge.
| Saapati | You get | Validity | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs 50 | 5 GB high speed, then unlimited + 100 SMS | 1 day | Rs 2.48 |
| Rs 99 | 10 GB high speed, then unlimited + 100 SMS/day | 3 days | Rs 2.48 |
- Your SIM must be more than 30 days old.
- You can’t take a new Saapati until the last one is paid back.
- If your next recharge is smaller than what you owe, the whole recharge is taken and the rest comes from the one after.
Cost per GB: Which Ncell Pack Is Really Cheapest?
Ncell’s page doesn’t do this maths, so we did. Price divided by the high-speed GB (for the Rs 399 pack, 30 × 1 GB). Shorter bar = cheaper data.
Rupees per GB of high-speed data
What this shows: the cheap short packs (Rs 50, 99, 200) are some of the best value per GB on Ncell, and the Rs 349 monthly pack is one of the worst. The Rs 449 Super Value looks poor here only because you are mostly paying for unlimited calls, not data. The Rs 799 pack is cheapest per GB only if you actually use close to 200 GB.
Which Ncell Data Pack Should You Buy?
Rs 200 weekly, or Rs 399 if you want a daily limit that stops you running out mid-month.
Rs 699 Super Value (50 GB + calls) or Rs 799 if you stream daily.
Four Rs 200 weekly packs (Rs 800, about 80 GB) beat the Rs 499 monthly pack if you remember to renew.
Rs 799 Super Value. Laptop updates and cloud sync eat small packs in hours.
Rs 449 for a month, or Rs 949 (90 days) for a parent’s phone.
Rs 1,199 adds 1 GB roaming data in 20+ countries on top of the 799 benefits.
How to Check Remaining Ncell Data and Expiry
| Method | How | Shows |
|---|---|---|
| SMS | Send S (or STATUS) to 17123 | Remaining data and expiry |
| Ncell App | Open the app home screen | Live data, expiry, usage history |
| Main balance | Dial *101# | Rupee balance (not data) |
For every other short code (own number, recharge, roaming), see the full Ncell USSD codes list.
Old Ncell Packs and Codes That No Longer Work
If you saw a different price on another site, it is probably one of these. None appear on Ncell’s Packs & Plans page as of October 2026:
| You may have read | What’s true now |
|---|---|
| Rs 35 = 1.25 GB for 1 day; Rs 40 = 1.5 GB | Rs 35 is now 3 hours of unlimited data. The Rs 40 pack is not listed. |
| Sadhain ON and Home and Away packs | Replaced by Super Value packs (Rs 449 to Rs 8,499). |
| Day-time and night-time packs, Facebook packs | Not offered. Packs are all-time data. |
| Bindaas pack via *17123*3# | Not on the current list. Use the *17123# menu instead of numbered shortcuts. |
| Dial *123# for data packs | Ncell lists *123# with Saapati. Use *17123# for data packs. |
| Data balance with *901# | *901# shows main balance. For data, SMS S to 17123. |
Ncell Data Pack Not Working? Quick Fixes
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| *17123# shows “connection problem or invalid MMI code” | Network is busy. Wait a minute, or buy from the Ncell App or website. |
| “Insufficient balance” | Check *101#, recharge, or take Data Saapati with *9988#. |
| Pack bought but no internet | Turn mobile data on, set the Ncell SIM as the data SIM, switch airplane mode on and off. |
| Internet very slow | You have probably used the high-speed quota. SMS S to 17123 to check. |
| Balance dropping while data is on | Your pack has expired and you are on pay-as-you-go. Turn off data until you buy a pack. |
| Still no data on a new phone | Set the APN to web, or SMS All to 9595 for settings. |
| Bought the pack on the wrong SIM | Packs stay on the number that dialled. Confirm which SIM is yours: Check the SIM owner name with *9966#. |
Want to stop an add-on or caller tune that keeps eating your balance? Follow how to activate and deactivate Ncell services. Still stuck? Call 9005 from your Ncell number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ncell data pack code?
Dial *17123# from your Ncell SIM and choose a pack from the menu. The price comes from your main balance.
What is the cheapest Ncell data pack?
The cheapest is Rs 35 for 3 hours of unlimited data. For a full day, Rs 50 gives 5 GB of high-speed data plus 100 SMS.
How do I check my remaining Ncell data?
Send the letter S by SMS to 17123, or open the Ncell App.
What is the best Ncell monthly data pack?
For data only, Rs 499 gives 30 GB for 30 days. If you also make calls, the Rs 699 Super Value pack (50 GB plus unlimited calls) is better value.
Is Ncell unlimited data really unlimited?
No. You get a fixed amount of high-speed data. After that, internet keeps working at a reduced speed (256 Kbps on Super Value packs) until the pack expires.
Can I get an Ncell data pack without balance?
Yes. Dial *9988# for Data Saapati (Rs 50 or Rs 99, plus Rs 2.48 fee), paid back from your next recharge. Your SIM must be over 30 days old.
Do Ncell data packs renew automatically?
Super Value packs are one-time packs and do not auto-renew. Unused data does not carry forward to the next pack.
Prices checked on Ncell’s official Packs & Plans page (ncell.com.np) on 8 October 2026. Ncell can change prices and packs at any time, so confirm the price on the *17123# screen or in the Ncell App before you buy.