Kenya/Africa

Safaricom

OperatorSafaricom Limited

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LocationKenyaKE
Kenya landscape

PLMN ID · 63901

639
mcc
Kenya
01
mnc
Safaricom

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

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GSMA roaming code

Technology

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2G
0cell towers

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3G
2cell towers

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4G
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5G
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Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Safaricom
Operator
Safaricom Limited
Country
Kenya(KE)
Region
Africa
Dialling code
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Mobile Country Code
All 11 networks on MCC 639
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
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TADIG code
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Technologies
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VoLTE (4G calling)
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Wi-Fi calling
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Video calling
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VoNR (5G calling)
UnknownTell us
Status
Live

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Cell towers

Last measured 2025-08-28

2

Cells

2

Location areas

3

Measurements

2025

First measured

UMTS 3G2100%

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 Safaricom

Safaricom Limited, operating in Kenya (Africa) under MCC 639 and MNC 01, stands as a dominant force in the Kenyan mobile network landscape. Serving millions of subscribers across the nation, Safaricom has become synonymous with mobile connectivity in Kenya. Its extensive network coverage, built upon GSM, UMTS, and LTE technologies, reaches both urban centers and remote rural areas, connecting individuals and businesses alike. The operator has been instrumental in driving mobile money adoption through its widely successful M-Pesa platform, revolutionizing financial transactions and empowering communities, contributing significantly to Kenya's economic growth and financial inclusion. Compared to other mobile network operators in Kenya, such as Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya, Safaricom often leads in terms of subscriber base, network infrastructure, and innovative service offerings. While competition among these networks fosters a dynamic market, Safaricom's early entry and strategic investments have cemented its position. The operator continues to evolve, adapting to technological advancements and customer needs, striving to enhance connectivity, accessibility, and the overall mobile experience for its users within the Republic of Kenya.

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