---
title: "Safaricom: MCC 639 MNC 01"
mcc: "639"
mnc: "01"
plmn: "63901"
brand: "Safaricom"
operator: "Safaricom Limited"
country: "Kenya"
country_iso: "KE"
region: "Africa"
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/639_01"
---

# Safaricom: MCC 639, MNC 01 (Kenya)

**Safaricom** (operator: Safaricom Limited) is a mobile network in [Kenya](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/kenya.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **639** and MNC **01**: PLMN ID 63901, also written 639-01 or 639 01.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 639 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 01 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 63901 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | Safaricom |
| Operator | Safaricom Limited |
| Country | Kenya (KE) |
| Region | Africa |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | — |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 3G | No bands on file | 2 |

## 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 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.

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **2** cells on this network across 2 location/tracking areas, first seen 2025-08-14 and last seen 2025-08-28 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| UMTS | 3G | 2 |

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 Kenya

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 639 | 02 | [Safaricom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/639_02.md) | KENSA |
| 639 | 03 | [Airtel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/639_03.md) | KENKC |
| 639 | 04 | [Mobile Pay Kenya Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/639_04.md) | — |
| 639 | 05 | [yu](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/639_05.md) | KENEC |
| 639 | 06 | [Finserve Africa Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/639_06.md) | — |
| 639 | 07 | [Telkom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/639_07.md) | KENTK |
| 639 | 08 | [Sema Mobile Services Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/639_08.md) | — |
| 639 | 09 | [Homeland Media Group Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/639_09.md) | — |
| 639 | 10 | [Faiba 4G](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/639_10.md) | — |
| 639 | 11 | [WiAfrica Kenya Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/639_11.md) | — |

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