Kuwait/Asia & Middle East

STC

OperatorSaudi Telecom Company

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LocationKuwaitKW
Kuwait landscape

PLMN ID · 41904

419
mcc
Kuwait
04
mnc
STC

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G · 3G · 4G · 5G on this network

2G
11cell towers

2 bands

3G
0cell towers

1 band

4G
44cell towers

1 band

5G
0cell towers

1 band

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
STC
Operator
Saudi Telecom Company
Country
Kuwait(KW)
Dialling code
—
Mobile Country Code
All 3 networks on MCC 419
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
What is a PLMN ID?
TADIG code
TADIG directory
Technologies
2G · 3G · 4G · 5G5 bands on file
VoLTE (4G calling)
UnknownTell us
Wi-Fi calling
UnknownTell us
Video calling
UnknownTell us
VoNR (5G calling)
UnknownTell us
Status
Live

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Cell towers

Last measured 2026-09-07

55

Cells

9

Location areas

266

Measurements

2024

First measured

GSM 2G1120%
LTE 4G4480%

Crowd-sourced cell measurements from OpenCelliD, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 2026-09-27. Counts are cells people have measured, not an operator's own figures.

About STC

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) operates in Kuwait under Mobile Country Code (MCC) 419, identifying Kuwait, and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 04. While STC is best known for its significant presence in Saudi Arabia as the leading telecommunications provider, its operation in Kuwait offers mobile services competing with established local networks such as Zain and Ooredoo Kuwait. STC Kuwait aims to provide a similar range of services as its Saudi counterpart, including voice, data, and mobile internet, focused on leveraging its parent company's technological expertise and scale. STC's expansion into Kuwait reflects the broader trend of telecommunications companies seeking regional growth opportunities within the competitive Asian and Middle Eastern markets. Despite Kuwait's relatively small geographic size, the mobile market is highly saturated and competitive. STC entered the market aiming to capture a significant share by offering attractive packages and focusing on network quality and customer service. The network benefits from STC's overall investment in infrastructure and technology, potentially offering services like 4G LTE and potentially expanding into 5G, aligning with Kuwait's national efforts to enhance its digital infrastructure. How it distinguishes itself against Kuwait's incumbents, and any unique services or plans tailored for the Kuwaiti audience are key differentiators to watch as STC develops.

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VIVA - KW

default, ia, mms, supl

MMSC http://172.16.128.80:38090/was · MMS proxy 172.16.128.228:8080
Viva KW

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Viva KW MMS

mms

MMSC http://172.16.128.80:38090/was · MMS proxy 172.16.128.228:8080

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