Uganda/Africa

Airtel

OperatorBharti Airtel

2G3G
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LocationUgandaUG
Uganda landscape

PLMN ID · 64101

641
mcc
Uganda
01
mnc
Airtel

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G · 3G on this network

2G
9,431cell towers

1 band

3G
154cell towers

1 band

4G
1,207cell towers

Not on record

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Airtel
Operator
Bharti Airtel
Country
Uganda(UG)
Region
Africa
Dialling code
—
Mobile Country Code
All 15 networks on MCC 641
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
What is a PLMN ID?
TADIG code
TADIG directory
Technologies
2G · 3G2 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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MVNOs sell their own SIMs and plans but run on Airtel's network rather than owning one.

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Cell towers

Last measured 2026-09-17

10,792

Cells

129

Location areas

146,451

Measurements

2015

First measured

GSM 2G9,43187%
UMTS 3G1541%
LTE 4G1,20711%

Measured 4G cells on this network, but no 4G band is on record. Add the band if you know it.

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 Uganda, often simply known as Airtel Uganda, stands as a prominent mobile network operator within the Ugandan telecommunications landscape. Operating under the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 641, which identifies Uganda, and the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 01, Airtel Uganda provides a comprehensive suite of services, including voice, data, and mobile money solutions. As one of the leading players in a competitive market alongside MTN Uganda, Airtel has significantly contributed to the growth of mobile penetration and digital inclusion across the country. Its network infrastructure extends throughout much of Uganda, offering connectivity in urban centers and increasingly reaching rural communities, empowering individuals and businesses alike. Airtel Uganda's presence is deeply intertwined with the socioeconomic fabric of Uganda, providing essential communication channels and facilitating mobile financial transactions through its Airtel Money platform, a key service for many Ugandans who may not have traditional banking access. Over the years, Airtel has invested substantially in expanding its network coverage and enhancing its technology, including rolling out 4G LTE services to cater to the growing demand for high-speed internet. The company continually adapts to the evolving needs of its customer base, introducing innovative products and services while navigating the regulatory landscape within the broader African telecommunications context.

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