AIRCEL

Aircel, operating in Delhi & NCR, India, was a significant mobile network with the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 405, a designation which identifies India within the global mobile network landscape. Aircel held the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 800, uniquely distinguishing it from other Indian operators. While active, Aircel competed with major players like Airtel, Vodafone Idea (now Vi), and Reliance Jio, offering 2G and 3G services covering voice and data connectivity to a substantial customer base particularly within the bustling Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR). Though facing financial difficulties and ultimately ceasing operations, Aircel contributed to the evolution of India's mobile telecommunications sector. Established to deliver affordable mobile communication solutions across India, Aircel aimed to bridge the digital divide, and for a time it succeeded by offering competitive tariffs and focusing on customer acquisition. Aircel’s network presence across Delhi & NCR helped fuel growth and demand for mobile services during a period of intense competition and market fluctuations in the Indian telecom space. For mobile network enthusiasts researching the history of telecommunications in Asia & the Middle East, specifically within India, Aircel's MCC 405 and MNC 800 provide a valuable identifier for historical network data and regional specific coverage analysis. Notably, other operators used differing MNCs within the MCC 405 country code in the region, distinguishing them from Aircel for technical tracking and user device configuration.