Tanzania/Africa

Airtel

OperatorBharti Airtel

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LocationTanzaniaTZ
Tanzania landscape

PLMN ID · 64005

640
mcc
Tanzania
05
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
8,550cell towers

2 bands

3G
61cell towers

2 bands

4G
72cell towers

1 band

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Airtel
Operator
Bharti Airtel
Region
Africa
Dialling code
—
Mobile Country Code
All 12 networks on MCC 640
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 2026-09-17

8,683

Cells

164

Location areas

127,888

Measurements

2013

First measured

GSM 2G8,55098%
UMTS 3G61<1%
LTE 4G72<1%

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 Tanzania, operating under the MCC (Mobile Country Code) 640 and MNC (Mobile Network Code) 05, is a prominent mobile network provider in Tanzania, East Africa. Part of the larger Bharti Airtel group, a global telecommunications giant, Airtel Tanzania offers a range of services including voice, data, and mobile money solutions to a significant portion of the Tanzanian population. Competition in the Tanzanian mobile market is fierce, with Airtel vying for market share alongside Vodacom Tanzania and Tigo (now merged with Zantel). Airtel's commitment to expanding its network coverage, particularly in rural areas, has played a crucial role in connecting previously underserved communities, contributing to increased mobile penetration and digital inclusion across the country. Airtel Tanzania has invested heavily in infrastructure upgrades to support the growing demand for mobile internet, with a focus on 4G LTE technology to deliver faster and more reliable data speeds. The network's mobile money platform, Airtel Money, has also become a critical component of the Tanzanian economy, providing a convenient and secure way for individuals and businesses to transact, save, and access financial services. Through continued investment and innovation, Airtel Tanzania aims to remain a leading force in the country's telecommunications landscape, driving economic growth and empowering individuals with access to essential connectivity services.

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