SmartCell explained

SmartCell
Type:Private Company
Location City:Lalitpur
Location Country:Bagmati Province
Area Served:Nepal
Products:Mobile Telephony, GSM, GPRS, 4G LTE
Industry:Telecommunications
Services:Mobile telephony, and fixed-line internet services
Homepage:smarttel.com.np

Smart or STPL (Smart Telecom Private Limited) is a private mobile network service provider of Nepal[1] [2] and it was established on 1 July 2008. It has been extending its network with an aim of having coverage of the entire of Nepal. On 28 October 2017 the company launched its 4G services in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur and Pokhara, and is planning to launch 4G in other parts of Nepal soon.[3]

Coverage

With 4G, 4G Lite And 2G services across 45 districts out of 75 in Nepal. Expanding their 4G network to altogether 19 districts in Nepal, it is now currently available in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kavre, Kaski, Nawalparasi, Banke, Dang, Kailali, Bardiya, Kanchanpur, Parsa, Dhanusa, Chitwan, Saptari, Siraha, Morang,NO NETWORK CURRENTLY], Jhapa & Sunsari. Whereas, 2G is available in 26 districts; Ramechhap, Sindupalchowk, Sindhuli, Dolakha, Nuwakot, Dhading, Syangja, Parbat, Baglung, Palpa, Gulmi, Gorkha, Lamjung, Tanahun, Rupandehi, Kapilvastu, Achham, Bajura, Doti, Baitadi, Bajhang, Bara, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Mahottari & Makwanpur.[4]

After failing to pay permit and service operation dues, the government has taken control of Smart Telecom Private Limited (STPL).[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Smart Telecom About Us. Smarttel.com.np. Smart Telecom Private Limited (STPL). 29 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Smart Telecom at LinkedIn.
  3. Web site: Gadget Byte Nepal. gadgetxtore.com. 29 October 2017 . gadgetxtore. 10 December 2018.
  4. Web site: Coverage Of Smarttel. smarttel.com.np. smarttel. 25 December 2020.
  5. Web site: Government seizes control of Smart Telecom . 2023-05-08 . kathmandupost.com . English.