---
title: "Chinguitel: MCC 609 MNC 02"
mcc: "609"
mnc: "02"
plmn: "60902"
brand: "Chinguitel"
operator: "Chinguitel"
country: "Mauritania"
country_iso: "MR"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/609_02"
---

# Chinguitel: MCC 609, MNC 02 (Mauritania)

**Chinguitel** is a mobile network in [Mauritania](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/mauritania.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **609** and MNC **02**: PLMN ID 60902, also written 609-02 or 609 02. It runs 2G and 3G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 609 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 02 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 60902 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | Chinguitel |
| Operator | Chinguitel |
| Country | Mauritania (MR) |
| Region | Africa |
| 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) | 1 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 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 Chinguitel

Chinguitel is a mobile network operator in Mauritania, Africa. Operating with the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 609, which identifies Mauritania, and the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 02, Chinguitel provides cellular services across the country. Mauritania, a nation located in Northwest Africa, has seen significant growth in mobile network penetration in recent years, driven in part by operators like Chinguitel expanding their coverage areas. While Orange Mauritania is another significant player in the market, Chinguitel aims to offer competitive services and cater to a growing demand for mobile connectivity.

Details surrounding specific technologies employed by Chinguitel, such as whether they offer 4G LTE services alongside more established 2G and 3G networks, often fluctuate as networks undergo continuous upgrades, so it is always wise to check directly with them before any planned journey. As with other networks globally, Chinguitel's network infrastructure plays a crucial role in connecting communities, supporting businesses, and enabling access to information in Mauritania. Checking recent local news reports will help understand any specific upgrades or service adjustments to the Chinguitel network.

## APN settings

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

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **6** cells on this network across 2 location/tracking areas, first seen 2026-04-19 and last seen 2026-04-21 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 1 |
| UMTS | 3G | 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 Mauritania

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 609 | 01 | [Mattel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/609_01.md) | MRTMT |
| 609 | 10 | [Mauritel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/609_10.md) | — |

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