Kenya/Africa

Airtel

OperatorBharti Airtel

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LocationKenyaKE
Kenya landscape

PLMN ID · 63903

639
mcc
Kenya
03
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
17,121cell towers

2 bands

3G
500cell towers

2 bands

4G
1,547cell towers

1 band

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Airtel
Operator
Bharti Airtel
Country
Kenya(KE)
Region
Africa
Dialling code
—
Mobile Country Code
All 11 networks on MCC 639
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
What is a PLMN ID?
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 2026-09-17

19,168

Cells

184

Location areas

375,137

Measurements

2015

First measured

GSM 2G17,12189%
UMTS 3G5003%
LTE 4G1,5478%

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

Bharti Airtel Kenya, often simply referred to as Airtel Kenya, is a major mobile network operator providing telecommunications services across Kenya, Africa. Operating under the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 639, which identifies Kenya, and the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 03, Airtel Kenya facilitates mobile communication, data services, and mobile money solutions. As one of the leading players in the Kenyan telecom market, Airtel competes with other giants such as Safaricom, offering a range of packages and services to cater to diverse customer needs, from basic voice calls and SMS to advanced 4G LTE data plans. Airtel's network infrastructure covers a significant portion of the country, enabling connectivity in both urban centers and rural areas. Airtel Kenya has played a crucial role in expanding mobile accessibility and affordability throughout Kenya. Beyond traditional mobile services, Airtel has been a key driver in the growth of mobile money adoption with Airtel Money, allowing Kenyans to conduct financial transactions conveniently and securely. Furthermore, Airtel engages in various corporate social responsibility initiatives, focusing on education, health, and environmental sustainability to contribute positively to Kenyan society. As the telecommunication landscape evolves, Airtel continues to innovate and adapt to meet the growing demands of its customer base and the wider Kenyan market, aiming to solidify its position as a premier provider of mobile services.

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Airtel

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Airtel internet

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proxy 172.30.8.50:8080
Airtel Internet

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Airtel mms

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MMSC http://mms.ke.airtel.com:8002 · MMS proxy 172.30.9.8:8080
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MMSC http://mms.ke.celtel.com/servlets/mms · MMS proxy 172.30.8.50:8080

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