---
title: "m:tel BiH: MCC 218 MNC 05"
mcc: "218"
mnc: "05"
plmn: "21805"
tadig: "BIHMS"
brand: "m:tel BiH"
operator: "RS Telecommunications JSC Banja Luka"
country: "Bosnia and Herzegovina"
country_iso: "BA"
region: "Europe"
technologies: ["2G", "3G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/218_05"
---

# m:tel BiH: MCC 218, MNC 05 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

**m:tel BiH** (operator: RS Telecommunications JSC Banja Luka) is a mobile network in [Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/bosnia_and_herzegovina.md) (Europe), identified by MCC **218** and MNC **05**: PLMN ID 21805, also written 218-05 or 218 05, with the TADIG roaming code **BIHMS**. It runs 2G and 3G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 218 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 05 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 21805 |
| TADIG code | BIHMS |
| Brand | m:tel BiH |
| Operator | RS Telecommunications JSC Banja Luka |
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA) |
| Region | Europe |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_1800.md), [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | 213 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 142 |
| 4G | No bands on file | 75 |

## 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 m:tel BiH

RS Telecommunications JSC Banja Luka/m:tel BiH, operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a prominent mobile network provider, identified by the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 218 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 05. As a key player in the Bosnian telecommunications landscape, m:tel BiH offers a wide array of services, including mobile voice, data, and other communication solutions, directly competing with other major networks in the country to connect individuals and businesses within Bosnia and Herzegovina. The operator ensures the availability of mobile communications services across the region, aiding both residents and visitors within the European nation.

Serving a relatively small but vital European market, m:tel BiH faces the challenges and opportunities inherent in Bosnia and Herzegovina's unique environment. Their presence and contribution are essential for the technological advancement and digital inclusion efforts within the country. By possessing a dedicated MCC and MNC, they can uniquely identify themselves on the mobile network, proving traceability, authentication and authorization of connected devices and services on the network. Their continued investment in infrastructure and services plays a crucial role in supporting connectivity and communication across the country, and help the Bosnian and Herzegovinian people stay connected.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-tel | `3g1` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| M-tel Frend | `mtelfrend` | default, supl | IP | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| mtel | `mtelsmart` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| M-tel mms | `mtelmms` | mms | — | `http://mmsc.mtel.ba/mms/wapenc` | 192.168.61.11 | 8080 | LineageOS |
| mtelmms | `mtelmms` | mms | — | `http://mmsc.mtel.ba/mms/wapenc` | 192.168.61.11 | 80 | AOSP |

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

## Android carrier config highlights

| Setting | Value | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Max MMS image height | 1944 | `maxImageHeight` |
| Max MMS image width | 2592 | `maxImageWidth` |
| Max MMS size (bytes) | 1048576 | `maxMessageSize` |

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **430** cells on this network across 42 location/tracking areas, first seen 2022-08-10 and last seen 2026-09-09 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 213 |
| UMTS | 3G | 142 |
| LTE | 4G | 75 |

Locate a single cell by MCC, MNC, LAC/TAC and cell ID with the https://mcc-mnc.org/cell-id-lookup tool, `GET /api/v1/cells` or the MCP `lookup_cell` tool. Cell data from OpenCelliD (https://opencellid.org), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Other networks in Bosnia and Herzegovina

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | 03 | [HT ERONET](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/218_03.md) | BIHER |
| 218 | 90 | [BH Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/218_90.md) | BIHPT |

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