---
title: "STC: MCC 419 MNC 04"
mcc: "419"
mnc: "04"
plmn: "41904"
tadig: "KWTKT"
brand: "STC"
operator: "Saudi Telecom Company"
country: "Kuwait"
country_iso: "KW"
region: "Asia & Middle East"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G", "5G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/419_04"
---

# STC: MCC 419, MNC 04 (Kuwait)

**STC** (operator: Saudi Telecom Company) is a mobile network in [Kuwait](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/kuwait.md) (Asia & Middle East), identified by MCC **419** and MNC **04**: PLMN ID 41904, also written 419-04 or 419 04, with the TADIG roaming code **KWTKT**. It runs 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 419 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 04 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 41904 |
| TADIG code | KWTKT |
| Brand | STC |
| Operator | Saudi Telecom Company |
| Country | Kuwait (KW) |
| Region | Asia & Middle East |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_1800.md), [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | 11 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | — |
| 4G | [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md) | 44 |
| 5G | [5G 3500](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/5g_3500.md) | — |

## Voice & calling services

| Service | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VoLTE | Unknown | — |
| VoWiFi | Unknown | — |
| ViLTE | Unknown | — |
| VoNR | Unknown | — |

A service not marked Supported or Not supported is unknown: no data either way, not a sign that the network lacks it.

## 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.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIVA - KW | `viva` | default, ia, mms, supl | — | `http://172.16.128.80:38090/was` | 172.16.128.228 | 8080 | AOSP |
| Viva KW | `viva` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Viva KW MMS | `viva` | mms | — | `http://172.16.128.80:38090/was` | 172.16.128.228 | 8080 | LineageOS |

Settings come from Android's AOSP and LineageOS APN lists and user corrections.

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **55** cells on this network across 9 location/tracking areas, first seen 2024-12-09 and last seen 2026-09-07 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 11 |
| LTE | 4G | 44 |

Locate a single cell by MCC, MNC, LAC/TAC and cell ID with the https://mcc-mnc.org/cell-id-lookup tool, `GET /api/v1/cells` or the MCP `lookup_cell` tool. Cell data from OpenCelliD (https://opencellid.org), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Other networks in Kuwait

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 419 | 02 | [zain KW](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/419_02.md) | KWTMT |
| 419 | 03 | [K.S.C Ooredoo](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/419_03.md) | KWTNM |

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