---
title: "SmartCell: MCC 429 MNC 04"
mcc: "429"
mnc: "04"
plmn: "42904"
brand: "SmartCell"
operator: "Smart Telecom Pvt. Ltd. (STPL)"
country: "Nepal"
country_iso: "NP"
region: "Asia & Middle East"
technologies: ["2G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/429_04"
---

# SmartCell: MCC 429, MNC 04 (Nepal)

**SmartCell** (operator: Smart Telecom Pvt. Ltd. (STPL)) is a mobile network in [Nepal](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/nepal.md) (Asia & Middle East), identified by MCC **429** and MNC **04**: PLMN ID 42904, also written 429-04 or 429 04. It runs 2G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 429 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 04 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 42904 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | SmartCell |
| Operator | Smart Telecom Pvt. Ltd. (STPL) |
| Country | Nepal (NP) |
| Region | Asia & Middle East |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 4G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | — |
| 4G | [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.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 SmartCell

Smart Telecom Pvt. Ltd. (STPL), operating under the brand SmartCell, is a mobile network operator in Nepal, a country located in the Asia & Middle East region. Identifying the network using its specific Mobile Country Code (MCC) and Mobile Network Code (MNC) is crucial for mobile device connectivity and roaming agreements. SmartCell's assigned MCC is 429, which universally identifies Nepal, and its MNC is 04, distinguishing it from other Nepali mobile networks such as Nepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell Axiata. Understanding these codes allows devices to correctly register on the SmartCell network within Nepal and facilitates international roaming when traveling abroad.

SmartCell, while a smaller player compared to the established giants like NTC and Ncell, has carved a niche for itself by focusing on data services and competitive pricing strategies. Often boasting attractive data packages targeted at the younger, tech-savvy demographic, SmartCell contributes to the increasing mobile penetration in Nepal. The company has been actively expanding its 4G LTE coverage, particularly in urban areas, striving to provide faster and more reliable internet access to its subscribers. Despite facing challenges in expanding its infrastructure across the rugged terrain of Nepal, SmartCell remains a significant mobile network in the country.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartCell | `default` | default, ia, supl | — | AOSP |

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

## Other networks in Nepal

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 429 | 01 | [Namaste / NT Mobile / Sky Phone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/429_01.md) | NPLNM |
| 429 | 02 | [Ncell](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/429_02.md) | NPLM2 |
| 429 | 03 | [UTL](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/429_03.md) | — |

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