India/Asia & Middle East

IDEA

OperatorKarnataka

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LocationIndiaIN
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PLMN ID · 40444

404
mcc
India
44
mnc
IDEA

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G · 4G on this network

2G
0cell towers

1 band

3G
0cell towers

Not on record

4G
0cell towers

1 band

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
IDEA
Operator
Karnataka
Country
India(IN)
Dialling code
—
Mobile Country Code
All 87 networks on MCC 404
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
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TADIG code
TADIG directory
Technologies
2G · 4G2 bands on file
VoLTE (4G calling)
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Wi-Fi calling
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Video calling
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VoNR (5G calling)
UnknownTell us
Status
Live

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About IDEA

Karnataka IDEA (MCC 404, MNC 44), operating within India's vibrant telecom landscape, specifically serves the Karnataka region. As a part of the larger IDEA Cellular network (now Vodafone Idea Limited or Vi), it plays a crucial role in connecting individuals and businesses throughout this southwestern state in the Asia & Middle East region. Karnataka presents a diverse mix of urban centers like Bangalore, known as India's Silicon Valley, and rural areas, demanding a mobile network that can offer reliable coverage and services across varying terrains and population densities. Compared to other major players such as Airtel and Jio in the Indian market, Karnataka IDEA's strength lies in delivering localized solutions and addressing the specific connectivity requirements of its subscriber base within the state. The 404 MCC (Mobile Country Code) denotes India, and the 44 MNC (Mobile Network Code) identifies IDEA within that country. This unique identifier is essential for roaming agreements and network identification by mobile devices. In Karnataka, IDEA customers benefit from a range of services including voice calls, SMS messaging, and mobile data, catering to both basic communication needs and the growing demand for high-speed internet access. The network's infrastructure likely includes a mix of 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies to provide optimal coverage and data speeds depending on location and device capabilities, which assists in providing services to connect Karnataka's significant volume of residents.

APN settings

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NameAPNUsernamePassword
IDEA GPRS

default, ia, supl

user—pass—
IPv4/IPv6 · proxy 10.4.42.15:8080
IDEA Internet

default, supl

user—pass—
IDEA Wap

default, supl

user—pass—
proxy 10.4.42.15:8080
Idea_Internet

default, ia, supl

user—pass—
IPv4/IPv6
SPICE

default, supl

user—pass—
IDEA MMS

mms

user—pass—
IPv4/IPv6 · MMSC http://10.4.42.21:8002 · MMS proxy 10.4.42.15:8080
IDEA MMS

mms

user—pass—
MMSC http://10.4.42.21:8002 · MMS proxy 10.4.42.15:8080
SPICE MMS

mms

userpass
MMSC http://10.200.200.3:8514 · MMS proxy 10.200.200.3:8080

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