---
title: "Airtel: MCC 640 MNC 05"
mcc: "640"
mnc: "05"
plmn: "64005"
tadig: "TZACT"
brand: "Airtel"
operator: "Bharti Airtel"
country: "Tanzania"
country_iso: "TZ"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/640_05"
---

# Airtel: MCC 640, MNC 05 (Tanzania)

**Airtel** (operator: Bharti Airtel) is a mobile network in [Tanzania](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/tanzania.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **640** and MNC **05**: PLMN ID 64005, also written 640-05 or 640 05, with the TADIG roaming code **TZACT**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 640 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 05 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 64005 |
| TADIG code | TZACT |
| Brand | Airtel |
| Operator | Bharti Airtel |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Region | Africa |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_1800.md), [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | 8,550 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md), [UMTS 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_900.md) | 61 |
| 4G | [LTE 700](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_700.md) | 72 |

## 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 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.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airtel Tanzania | `internet` | default, supl | — | LineageOS |

Settings come from Android's AOSP and LineageOS APN lists and user corrections.

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **8,683** cells on this network across 164 location/tracking areas, first seen 2013-03-03 and last seen 2026-09-17 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 8,550 |
| UMTS | 3G | 61 |
| LTE | 4G | 72 |

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 Tanzania

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | 01 | [Rural NetCo Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/640_01.md) | — |
| 640 | 02 | [tiGO](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/640_02.md) | TZAMB |
| 640 | 03 | [Zantel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/640_03.md) | TZAZN |
| 640 | 04 | [Vodacom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/640_04.md) | TZAVC |
| 640 | 06 | [Sasatel Dovetel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/640_06.md) | — |
| 640 | 07 | [TTCL Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/640_07.md) | — |
| 640 | 08 | [Smart](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/640_08.md) | TZAYA |
| 640 | 09 | [Halotel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/640_09.md) | TZAVG |
| 640 | 11 | [SmileCom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/640_11.md) | — |
| 640 | 12 | [MyCell Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/640_12.md) | — |
| 640 | 13 | [Cootel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/640_13.md) | — |

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