---
title: "Halotel: MCC 640 MNC 09"
mcc: "640"
mnc: "09"
plmn: "64009"
tadig: "TZAVG"
brand: "Halotel"
operator: "Viettel Tanzania Limited"
country: "Tanzania"
country_iso: "TZ"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/640_09"
---

# Halotel: MCC 640, MNC 09 (Tanzania)

**Halotel** (operator: Viettel Tanzania Limited) is a mobile network in [Tanzania](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/tanzania.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **640** and MNC **09**: PLMN ID 64009, also written 640-09 or 640 09, with the TADIG roaming code **TZAVG**. It runs 2G and 3G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 640 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 09 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 64009 |
| TADIG code | TZAVG |
| Brand | Halotel |
| Operator | Viettel Tanzania Limited |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Region | Africa |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G |
| 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) | 1,791 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 44 |
| 4G | No bands on file | 155 |

## 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 Halotel

Viettel Tanzania Limited, operating under the brand name Halotel, is a mobile network provider in Tanzania, East Africa. It holds significant importance within the Tanzanian telecommunications landscape, contributing to the country's mobile connectivity and digital inclusion efforts. Designated with the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 640, which identifies Tanzania, and the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 09, Halotel distinguishes itself within the network ecosystem. As Tanzania's population seeks affordable and reliable mobile services, Halotel plays a vital role in bridging the digital divide, particularly in rural areas.

Halotel faces competition from other major mobile network operators in Tanzania, such as Vodacom Tanzania, Tigo Tanzania and Airtel Tanzania, but has been actively focused on expanding its network coverage and offering competitive data plans, specifically with the goal of growing 4G and 5G coverage across the nation. This expansion is key in supporting Tanzania's growing demand for mobile internet access and various digital services. By focusing on affordable connectivity solutions, Halotel contributes to the social and economic empowerment of Tanzanians, similar to how other Viettel-owned networks operate in various emerging markets across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **1,990** cells on this network across 116 location/tracking areas, first seen 2015-12-20 and last seen 2026-09-17 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 1,791 |
| UMTS | 3G | 44 |
| LTE | 4G | 155 |

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 | 05 | [Airtel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/640_05.md) | TZACT |
| 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 | 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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