---
title: "9mobile: MCC 621 MNC 60"
mcc: "621"
mnc: "60"
plmn: "62160"
tadig: "NGAEM"
brand: "9mobile"
operator: "Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd."
country: "Nigeria"
country_iso: "NG"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/621_60"
---

# 9mobile: MCC 621, MNC 60 (Nigeria)

**9mobile** (operator: Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd.) is a mobile network in [Nigeria](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/nigeria.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **621** and MNC **60**: PLMN ID 62160, also written 621-60 or 621 60, with the TADIG roaming code **NGAEM**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 621 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 60 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 62160 |
| TADIG code | NGAEM |
| Brand | 9mobile |
| Operator | Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd. |
| Country | Nigeria (NG) |
| Region | Africa |
| 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) | 1,093 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 8 |
| 4G | [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.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 9mobile

9mobile, operating in Nigeria under the Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd. banner, stands as a significant player within the Nigerian telecommunications landscape. Distinguished by its Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 60 under the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 621, 9mobile strives to provide a range of mobile services to a diverse customer base throughout the country. While competing fiercely with larger networks like MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria, 9mobile has carved out a niche through targeted offerings and, at times, aggressive data pricing. They have often been known to provide innovative data plans, especially to cater to the younger demographic known for their heavy internet usage. Once known as Etisalat Nigeria, the company rebranded as 9mobile following a period of restructuring and strives to maintain a competitive position in the face of evolving market dynamics.

Nigeria, as a country, holds a crucial position in Africa's telecommunications sector. Its massive population translates to a large market for mobile services, making it a key battleground for operators. Using the MCC of 621, all mobile networks operating within Nigeria are classified, allowing regulators and industry analysts to track and compare performance. Alongside industry titans like MTN and Airtel, 9mobile plays a vital role in connecting millions of Nigerians, contributing significantly to the country's economic growth and digital transformation. The ongoing expansion of 4G and the impending rollout of 5G technologies across the country will further intensify competition and drive innovation within the Nigerian telecommunications ecosystem, pushing 9mobile to continually adapt and enhance its services to remain relevant.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etisalat Internet | `etisalat` | * | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Etisalat NG | `etisalat` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| etisalat WAP | `etisalat` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| etisalat MMS | `etisalat` | mms | — | `http://10.71.170.30:38090/was` | — | — | AOSP |
| Etisalat NG MMS | `etisalat` | mms | — | `http://10.71.170.30:38090/was` | 10.71.170.5 | 8080 | LineageOS |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **1,101** cells on this network across 46 location/tracking areas, first seen 2013-09-29 and last seen 2026-07-09 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 1,093 |
| UMTS | 3G | 8 |

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 Nigeria

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 621 | 00 | [Capcom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/621_00.md) | — |
| 621 | 20 | [Airtel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/621_20.md) | NGAET |
| 621 | 22 | [InterC](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/621_22.md) | — |
| 621 | 24 | [Spectranet](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/621_24.md) | — |
| 621 | 25 | [Visafone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/621_25.md) | — |
| 621 | 26 | [Swift](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/621_26.md) | — |
| 621 | 27 | [Smile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/621_27.md) | — |
| 621 | 30 | [MTN](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/621_30.md) | NGAMN |
| 621 | 40 | [Ntel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/621_40.md) | NGANT |
| 621 | 50 | [Glo](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/621_50.md) | NGAGM |

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