---
title: "Cure: MCC 515 MNC 18"
mcc: "515"
mnc: "18"
plmn: "51518"
brand: "Cure"
operator: "PLDT via Smart's Connectivity Unlimited Resources Enterprise"
country: "Philippines"
country_iso: "PH"
region: "Oceania"
technologies: ["2G", "3G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/515_18"
---

# Cure: MCC 515, MNC 18 (Philippines)

**Cure** (operator: PLDT via Smart's Connectivity Unlimited Resources Enterprise) is a mobile network in [Philippines](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/philippines.md) (Oceania), identified by MCC **515** and MNC **18**: PLMN ID 51518, also written 515-18 or 515 18. It runs 2G and 3G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 515 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 18 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 51518 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | Cure |
| Operator | PLDT via Smart's Connectivity Unlimited Resources Enterprise |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Region | Oceania |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | — |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.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 Cure

PLDT, through its mobile arm Smart Communications, offers a diverse range of mobile network services across the Philippines under the brand "Connectivity Unlimited Resources Enterprise (CURE)". Operating within Oceania, specifically the Philippines, it leverages its extensive infrastructure to provide cellular connectivity to millions. As identified within the global system for mobile network identification, PLDT via Smart's CURE network operates under Mobile Country Code (MCC) 515, unique to the Philippines, and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 18. This code combination is crucial for mobile devices to correctly identify and connect to the Smart network.

Compared to other major mobile operators in the Philippines, such as Globe Telecom, Smart has historically been known for its robust network coverage, particularly in urban areas. The "CURE" initiative likely refers to internal projects aimed at further expanding and optimizing its network, especially crucial in a geographically diverse archipelago like the Philippines. While specific details about the "CURE" initiative may be proprietary, it likely involves upgrading network infrastructure, deploying new technologies like 5G, and enhancing overall service quality for subscribers throughout the Philippines.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED INTERNET | `redinternet` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Redinternet | `redinternet` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| SUN WAP GPRS | `redmms` | default, mms, supl | — | `http://10.102.61.193:8002/mmsc` | 10.138.3.35 | 8080 | LineageOS |
| Redmms | `real.globe.com.ph` | mms | — | `http://10.102.61.193:8002/mmsc` | 10.138.3.35 | 8080 | AOSP |

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

## Other networks in Philippines

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515 | 01 | [Globe](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/515_01.md) | — |
| 515 | 02 | [Globe](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/515_02.md) | PHLGT |
| 515 | 03 | [SMART](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/515_03.md) | PHLSR |
| 515 | 05 | [Sun Cellular](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/515_05.md) | PHLDG |
| 515 | 11 | [PLDT via ACeS Philippines](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/515_11.md) | — |
| 515 | 24 | [ABS-CBN Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/515_24.md) | — |
| 515 | 88 | [Next Mobile Inc.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/515_88.md) | — |

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