| 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]
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]