Afghanistan/Asia & Middle East

MTN

OperatorMTN Group Afghanistan

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LocationAfghanistanAF
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PLMN ID · 41240

412
mcc
Afghanistan
40
mnc
MTN

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G · 3G on this network

2G
81cell towers

2 bands

3G
0cell towers

1 band

4G
0cell towers

Not on record

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
MTN
Operator
MTN Group Afghanistan
Dialling code
—
Mobile Country Code
All 7 networks on MCC 412
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
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TADIG code
TADIG directory
Technologies
2G · 3G3 bands on file
VoLTE (4G calling)
UnknownTell us
Wi-Fi calling
UnknownTell us
Video calling
UnknownTell us
VoNR (5G calling)
UnknownTell us
Status
Live

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Cell towers

Last measured 2026-09-15

81

Cells

9

Location areas

564

Measurements

2023

First measured

GSM 2G81100%

Crowd-sourced cell measurements from OpenCelliD, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 2026-11-01. Counts are cells people have measured, not an operator's own figures.

About MTN

MTN Group Afghanistan, operating under the MTN brand, is a prominent mobile network provider in Afghanistan, part of the wider MTN Group umbrella which has presence across the Asia & Middle East region. Officially identified by its Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 412 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 40, MTN Afghanistan provides essential telecommunications services to a significant portion of the Afghan population. As Afghanistan continues rebuilding its infrastructure, mobile networks like MTN play a vital role in connecting individuals, businesses, and communities, fostering economic growth and social development. In a challenging market landscape, MTN Afghanistan competes with other mobile operators to provide voice, data, and mobile money services. These services are essential for a population where landline infrastructure is limited and mobile connectivity often serves as the primary means of communication and access to information. While specific market share figures fluctuate, MTN has historically held a strong position, actively working to expand its network coverage and introduce innovative services tailored to the needs of the Afghan market. The 412 MCC identifies all mobile networks within Afghanistan, ensuring seamless roaming compatibility for international visitors. The 40 MNC is a key identifier that's unique to MTN allowing phones to connect directly to the MTN network.

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MTN Internet

default, supl

MTN MMS

mms

MMSC http://192.168.4.136/servlets/mms · MMS proxy 192.168.4.136:8080

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