---
title: "TM Cell: MCC 438 MNC 02"
mcc: "438"
mnc: "02"
plmn: "43802"
brand: "TM Cell"
operator: "Altyn Asyr"
country: "Turkmenistan"
country_iso: "TM"
region: "Asia & Middle East"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/438_02"
---

# TM Cell: MCC 438, MNC 02 (Turkmenistan)

**TM Cell** (operator: Altyn Asyr) is a mobile network in [Turkmenistan](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/turkmenistan.md) (Asia & Middle East), identified by MCC **438** and MNC **02**: PLMN ID 43802, also written 438-02 or 438 02. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 438 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 02 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 43802 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | TM Cell |
| Operator | Altyn Asyr |
| Country | Turkmenistan (TM) |
| Region | Asia & Middle East |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| 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) | 5 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 2 |
| 4G | [LTE 2600](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_2600.md) | 69 |

## 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 TM Cell

Altyn Asyr, operating under the brand TM Cell, is Turkmenistan's leading mobile network provider. Holding the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 438 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 02, it plays a crucial role in connecting the country's population. Turkmenistan, situated in Central Asia, sees Altyn Asyr as a vital part of its evolving communications landscape, offering services to both urban and rural areas. While other networks exist, such as MTS Turkmenistan (who previously operated in the country), Altyn Asyr benefits from a strong governmental backing, allowing it to invest in infrastructure and expand its network reach, particularly in comparison to it's rivals.

As the primary mobile operator, Altyn Asyr's impact extends beyond simple connectivity. It facilitates business communication, supports access to information, and enables socio-economic development within Turkmenistan and the broader Asia & Middle East region. The network's ongoing efforts to upgrade to newer technologies, in keeping with global standards, aim to provide faster and more reliable mobile internet access to its subscribers. Furthermore, Altyn Asyr frequently participates in state-led initiatives to promote digital literacy and access to communication technologies for all Turkmen citizens.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM-Cell | `default` | default, ia, supl | — | AOSP |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **76** cells on this network across 6 location/tracking areas, first seen 2014-05-16 and last seen 2026-01-29 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 5 |
| UMTS | 3G | 2 |
| LTE | 4G | 69 |

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 Turkmenistan

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 438 | 01 | [MTS](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/438_01.md) | — |
| 438 | 03 | [AGTS CDMA](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/438_03.md) | — |

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