Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Lonestar Cell MTN vs Smart Axiata
Lonestar Cell MTN vs Smart Axiata: the differences
| Compare |  Lonestar Cell MTN |  Smart Axiata |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.20Lower | $1.50 |
| Reference plan prices | Social Bundle: $0.20, varies, prepaid; Data Bundle 70MB 1 Day: $0.35, 70MB, prepaid; Data Bundle 23.3GB 30 Days: $50.00, 23.3GB, prepaid - no 30GB+ 12-month or unlimited listed | Smart Laor! Data 1.5: $1.50/month, 15GB, no contract; Smart Laor! Data 6: $6.00/month, 60GB, no contract; Smart 5G Data 6: $6.00/month, 90GB, no contract |
| Roaming countries | 170Higher | 143 |
| Markets | LR | KH |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Data rollover | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Seller type (Network), SIM-only (Yes), eSIM (Yes), EU roaming (Paid).
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Key differences
- Lonestar Cell MTN scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.5.
- Price from is lower at Lonestar Cell MTN: $0.20 vs $1.50.
- Roaming countries is higher at Lonestar Cell MTN: 170 vs 143.
- Support channels: only Lonestar Cell MTN offers Chat.
- Billing: only Lonestar Cell MTN offers Contract.
- Markets: only Lonestar Cell MTN offers LR.
- Markets: only Smart Axiata offers KH.
Our verdict on each
Lonestar Cell MTN
Lonestar Cell MTN suits people who want a small prepaid data line rather than a long contract, with prices starting at $0.20 and both sim only and eSIM available. It is a network seller listed for LR, with roaming across 170 countries and European roaming billed separately.
Smart Axiata
Smart Axiata suits anyone in Cambodia who wants a prepaid data plan with rollover and an eSIM, without a long contract. Entry pricing starts at $1.50, and the reference Smart Laor! Data plans add larger allowances at modest steps up.
Score breakdown
| Area | Lonestar Cell MTN | Smart Axiata |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherEntry at $0.20 with prepaid bundles listed drives the cost score of 9.9 out of ten. | 9.8Entry pricing starts at $1.50, below the site median of €23.19. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherSim only, eSIM and roaming across 170 countries back the offer score of 9.3 out of ten. | 9.15G, eSIM, data rollover and 143 countries roaming destinations on the reference plans. |
If neither fits
AirTalk Wireless has price from at $0, against $0.20 for Lonestar Cell MTN and $1.50 for Smart Axiata.
AirTalk Wireless reviewWhat we checked
Lonestar Cell MTN
- lonestarcell.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Smart Axiata
- smart.com.kh: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Lonestar Cell MTN | Smart Axiata |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 50 of 416 | 54 of 416 |
| Mobile networks | 27 of 319 | 31 of 319 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 46 of 367 | 50 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 66 of 389 | 69 of 389 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lonestar Cell MTN | Smart Axiata |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, PrepaidCovers more | Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1 | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Smart Axiata Co., Ltd. |
| Headquarters | Liberia | Cambodia |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Phone, Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lonestar Cell MTN | Smart Axiata | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.20lowest quarter | $1.50below the median | $5 |
| Roaming countries | 170above the median | 143above the median | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Lonestar Cell MTN
Pros
- Entry starts at $0.20, and the brand ranks 11 out of 258 brands on price from.
- Sim only and eSIM are both listed as available, so no handset and no physical card are needed to start.
- You can stay prepaid or take a contract, since billing is listed as contract and prepaid.
Cons
- European roaming is paid, so EU trips are not covered by the local price.
- Rolling billing is not offered: the listing shows contract and prepaid only, while yesss! lists contract, rolling and prepaid terms.
- The listed plan prices stop at a monthly data bundle and are sold on contract and prepaid terms, so heavy users buy extra data in blocks on a 1 month term.
Smart Axiata
Pros
- Entry pricing of $1.50 on prepaid billing, with no contract on any of the reference plans
- Data rollover is included, so unused allowance carries into the next period rather than expiring on the day
- 5G, an eSIM and sim only service are all offered, so a new line can run on a handset you already own
Cons
- EU roaming is paid rather than included, so European trips need a separate allowance
- Billing runs on prepaid only, so there is no contract option to spread the cost across a term
- Smart Axiata operates in Cambodia only, so it does not serve readers outside Cambodia
Who each suits
Lonestar Cell MTN
Who it suits
- People in LR who want a data-only line on the host network starting at $0.20.
- Travellers who need wide roaming and accept paying for it, given coverage across 170 countries and European roaming at paid.
- Shoppers who prefer buying from the network itself: the seller type here is network, against reseller at Astound.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants rolling monthly billing, since yesss! lists contract, rolling and prepaid while this brand offers contract and prepaid only.
- Buyers who want a reseller model instead of a host network, since Astound is listed as reseller and this brand as network.
- Readers who want an unlimited plan, since the listed plan prices show none and stop at a monthly data bundle.
Smart Axiata
Who it suits
- Prepaid customers in Cambodia who want data rollover rather than a monthly reset
- Travellers who want an eSIM profile with roaming across 143 countries
- Households wanting 5G data on prepaid billing with no minimum term to serve
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs contract billing, since Smart Axiata lists prepaid only
- Europe-based readers, since EU roaming is paid and the market is KH
- Anyone who wants unlimited data as standard, since the reference plan prices are capped allowances
Current offers
Lonestar Cell MTN
Current offer
Bonus
New SIM welcome with free MoMo and recharge bonus: $0.50 plus 300-400% bonus
Buy new SIM for 100LRD, register SIM and recharge; bonus on first 3 months on network
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Smart Axiata
Current offer
Discount code
50% off special number with new eSIM: 50%
New eSIM purchase; Iron, Copper and Bronze special numbers
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Lonestar Cell MTN | Smart Axiata |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | No | Yes |
| Liberia | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Lonestar Cell MTN
What does Lonestar Cell MTN cost to get started?+
Entry pricing starts at $0.20, and the brand sits at 11 out of 258 brands ranked on price from. The listed plan prices show a social bundle, a small daily data bundle and a monthly data bundle, each sold on prepaid terms, so the headline figure is the floor rather than a typical monthly spend.
How long are the contracts and can I pay prepaid?+
The listed plans carry a contract length of 1 month, so there is no long tie-in to weigh up. Billing is listed as contract and prepaid, which lets you stay on prepaid terms or take a contract. The plan prices are sold as short bundles rather than a year-long package.
Smart Axiata
How much does a Smart Axiata plan cost to start?+
Entry pricing starts at $1.50 on prepaid billing, and the reference plans are the Smart Laor! Data entry tier, the larger Smart Laor! Data tier and the Smart 5G Data plan. Each reference plan carries no contract, so there is no minimum term to serve before you can leave.
What does each reference plan include?+
The reference plans step up in allowance as the price rises, with the Smart Laor! Data entry plan at the bottom and the Smart 5G Data plan carrying the largest listed allowance. All of them are sold on prepaid billing, and data rollover applies across the range.