---
title: "SabaFon: MCC 421 MNC 01"
mcc: "421"
mnc: "01"
plmn: "42101"
tadig: "YEMSA"
brand: "SabaFon"
country: "Yemen"
country_iso: "YE"
region: "Asia & Middle East"
technologies: ["2G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/421_01"
---

# SabaFon: MCC 421, MNC 01 (Yemen)

**SabaFon** is a mobile network in [Yemen](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/yemen.md) (Asia & Middle East), identified by MCC **421** and MNC **01**: PLMN ID 42101, also written 421-01 or 421 01, with the TADIG roaming code **YEMSA**. It runs 2G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 421 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 01 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 42101 |
| TADIG code | YEMSA |
| Brand | SabaFon |
| Operator | — |
| Country | Yemen (YE) |
| Region | Asia & Middle East |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | 8 |
| 4G | No bands on file | 5 |

## 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 SabaFon

SabaFon, operating in Yemen under Mobile Country Code (MCC) 421 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 01, is a prominent mobile network provider serving the Asia & Middle East region. As one of the leading telecommunications companies in Yemen, SabaFon plays a crucial role in connecting individuals and businesses across the country. With significant competition from other networks like MTN Yemen (MCC 421, MNC 02), SabaFon strives to offer a range of services, including voice and data connectivity, to cater to the diverse needs of its customer base in what is often a challenging operating environment. The company has historically faced hurdles related to the political and economic stability of Yemen, impacting infrastructure development and service delivery.

Despite these challenges, SabaFon has worked to expand its network coverage and enhance its service offerings within Yemen. Its commitment to the region involves adapting to the specific needs of the Yemeni market, often implementing innovative solutions tailored to the local context. The network's presence is essential for enabling communication and facilitating economic activity in a country where mobile connectivity is increasingly vital. While comparative network performance data may be limited due to the country’s situation, SabaFon is generally considered to be a significant player in the Yemeni telecommunications landscape, continually adapting to the evolving technological landscape and customer demands.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Username | Password | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SabaFon | `default` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Sabafon MMS | `mms` | mms | — | `wap` | `wap` | `http://mms.sabafon.com/` | 192.168.30.174 | 8080 | AOSP |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **13** cells on this network across 9 location/tracking areas, first seen 2022-10-03 and last seen 2026-08-24 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 8 |
| LTE | 4G | 5 |

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 Yemen

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 421 | 02 | [MTN](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/421_02.md) | — |
| 421 | 03 | [Yemen Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/421_03.md) | — |
| 421 | 04 | [HiTS UNITEL](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/421_04.md) | — |

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