Congo/Africa

Airtel

OperatorCeltel Congo

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LocationCongoCG
Congo landscape

PLMN ID · 62901

629
mcc
Congo
01
mnc
Airtel

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G · 3G · 4G on this network

2G
107cell towers

2 bands

3G
3cell towers

2 bands

4G
0cell towers

1 band

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Airtel
Operator
Celtel Congo
Country
Congo(CG)
Region
Africa
Dialling code
—
Mobile Country Code
All 3 networks on MCC 629
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
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TADIG code
TADIG directory
Technologies
2G · 3G · 4G5 bands on file
VoLTE (4G calling)
UnknownTell us
Wi-Fi calling
UnknownTell us
Video calling
UnknownTell us
VoNR (5G calling)
UnknownTell us
Status
Live

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Cell towers

Last measured 2026-08-19

110

Cells

18

Location areas

990

Measurements

2015

First measured

GSM 2G10797%
UMTS 3G33%

Crowd-sourced cell measurements from OpenCelliD, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 2026-09-27. Counts are cells people have measured, not an operator's own figures.

About Airtel

Celtel Congo Airtel, operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 629 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 01, represents a significant player in the nation's telecommunications landscape. As a subsidiary of Airtel Africa, it contributes to providing mobile services, including voice calls, SMS messaging, and mobile data, to a large portion of the Congolese population. The DRC, a vast and often challenging country in Central Africa, relies heavily on mobile technology to bridge communication gaps due to limited fixed-line infrastructure. Competing with networks like Vodacom Congo, Celtel Congo Airtel continually strives to innovate and expand its coverage to reach underserved areas, often deploying solutions leveraging satellite technology to overcome geographical hurdles. The network's presence is vital for economic activity, enabling businesses to connect with customers and facilitating mobile money transfers, a crucial service in a country where access to traditional banking is limited. Expansion plans and investment into 4G infrastructure is ongoing, aiming to improve data speeds and cater to the increasing demand for internet access. User experiences can vary and are dependent on location, but Celtel Congo Airtel forms a robust element of the Congolese mobile ecosystem, supporting social interaction and economic growth. The network's performance, like other providers in the region, balances the need for affordability and widespread accessibility with the drive for technological upgrades and higher revenues.

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