---
title: "MTN: MCC 412 MNC 40"
mcc: "412"
mnc: "40"
plmn: "41240"
tadig: "AFGAR"
brand: "MTN"
operator: "MTN Group Afghanistan"
country: "Afghanistan"
country_iso: "AF"
region: "Asia & Middle East"
technologies: ["2G", "3G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/412_40"
---

# MTN: MCC 412, MNC 40 (Afghanistan)

**MTN** (operator: MTN Group Afghanistan) is a mobile network in [Afghanistan](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/afghanistan.md) (Asia & Middle East), identified by MCC **412** and MNC **40**: PLMN ID 41240, also written 412-40 or 412 40, with the TADIG roaming code **AFGAR**. It runs 2G and 3G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 412 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 40 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 41240 |
| TADIG code | AFGAR |
| Brand | MTN |
| Operator | MTN Group Afghanistan |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Region | Asia & Middle East |
| 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) | 81 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | — |

## 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 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.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTN | `default` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| MTN Internet | `internet.mtn.com.af` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| MTN MMS | `mms.mtn.com.af` | mms | — | `http://192.168.4.136/servlets/mms` | 192.168.4.136 | 8080 | LineageOS |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **81** cells on this network across 9 location/tracking areas, first seen 2023-04-20 and last seen 2026-09-15 (data as of 2026-11-02).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 81 |

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 Afghanistan

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 412 | 01 | [AWCC](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/412_01.md) | AFGAW |
| 412 | 20 | [Roshan](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/412_20.md) | AFGTD |
| 412 | 50 | [Etisalat](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/412_50.md) | AFGEA |
| 412 | 55 | [WASEL](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/412_55.md) | — |
| 412 | 80 | [Salaam](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/412_80.md) | — |
| 412 | 88 | [Salaam](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/412_88.md) | — |

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