Ethiopia
EthiopiaET
PLMN ID · 63601
MCC
Mobile Country Code
MNC
Mobile Network Code
PLMN
MCC + MNC
TADIG
GSMA roaming code
Technology
2G · 3G · 4G · 5G on this network
Record
Updated 2025-04-09
- Brand
- MTN
- Operator
- Ethio Telecom
- Country
- Ethiopia(ET)
- Region
- Africa
- Dialling code
- —
- Mobile Country Code
- All 1 networks on MCC 636
- Mobile Network Code
- PLMN ID
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- TADIG code
- TADIG directory
- Technologies
- 2G · 3G · 4G · 5G12 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 2026-09-14
593
Cells
61
Location areas
2,813
Measurements
2016
First measured
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About MTN
Ethio Telecom, operating in Ethiopia, Africa, is the country's primary and state-owned telecommunications provider. Identified by the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 636, representing Ethiopia, and the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 01, Ethio Telecom provides a range of mobile services including voice, data, and mobile money solutions like Telebirr. As the largest network in the country, Ethio Telecom plays a pivotal role in connecting Ethiopians and expanding access to communication technologies, particularly in areas where infrastructure development has been challenging. Ethio Telecom faces competition from other players since Safaricom entered the market in 2021, yet it maintains a strong market presence due to its historical dominance and continued investment in network infrastructure.The company is working on expanding it’s fibre optic and 4G LTE services throughout the country, including in the capital Addis Ababa, to improve speed and services offered. Ethio Telecom is crucial for internet access in Ethiopia, facilitating business, education, and government services within the nation.
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All changesNetwork types were updated to 3G, 5G, GSM, LTE, and UMTS.
- Network types5G, 5G, 5G, 5G, GSM, GSM, LTE, LTE, LTE, LTE, LTE, LTE, UMTS3G, 5G, 5G, 5G, 5G, 5G, 5G, 5G, GSM, GSM, LTE, UMTS
Updated network types to
- Network typesGSM, GSM, LTE, UMTS5G, 5G, 5G, 5G, GSM, GSM, LTE, LTE, LTE, LTE, LTE, LTE, UMTS