---
title: "Airtel: MCC 641 MNC 01"
mcc: "641"
mnc: "01"
plmn: "64101"
tadig: "UGACE"
brand: "Airtel"
operator: "Bharti Airtel"
country: "Uganda"
country_iso: "UG"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_01"
---

# Airtel: MCC 641, MNC 01 (Uganda)

**Airtel** (operator: Bharti Airtel) is a mobile network in [Uganda](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/uganda.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **641** and MNC **01**: PLMN ID 64101, also written 641-01 or 641 01, with the TADIG roaming code **UGACE**. It runs 2G and 3G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 641 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 01 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 64101 |
| TADIG code | UGACE |
| Brand | Airtel |
| Operator | Bharti Airtel |
| Country | Uganda (UG) |
| Region | Africa |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | 9,431 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 154 |
| 4G | No bands on file | 1,207 |

## 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 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.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airtel Internet UG | `internet` | default, ia | — | AOSP |
| Airtel UG | `web.ug.zain.com` | default, supl | — | LineageOS |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **10,792** cells on this network across 129 location/tracking areas, first seen 2015-01-16 and last seen 2026-09-17 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 9,431 |
| UMTS | 3G | 154 |
| LTE | 4G | 1,207 |

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 Uganda

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 641 | 04 | [Tangerine Uganda Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_04.md) | — |
| 641 | 06 | [Vodafone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_06.md) | — |
| 641 | 10 | [MTN](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_10.md) | UGAMN |
| 641 | 11 | [Uganda Telecom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_11.md) | UGATL |
| 641 | 14 | [Africell](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_14.md) | UGAOR |
| 641 | 16 | [SimbaNET Uganda Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_16.md) | — |
| 641 | 18 | [Smart](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_18.md) | UGASU |
| 641 | 22 | [Airtel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_22.md) | UGAWT |
| 641 | 26 | [Lycamobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_26.md) | — |
| 641 | 30 | [Anupam Global Soft Uganda Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_30.md) | — |
| 641 | 33 | [Smile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_33.md) | — |
| 641 | 40 | [Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_40.md) | — |
| 641 | 44 | [K2](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_44.md) | — |
| 641 | 66 | [i Tel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/641_66.md) | — |

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