Burundi/Africa

Lumitel

OperatorViettel Burundi

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LocationBurundiBI
Burundi landscape

PLMN ID · 64208

642
mcc
Burundi
08
mnc
Lumitel

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G · 3G · 4G on this network

2G
702cell towers

2 bands

3G
20cell towers

2 bands

4G
116cell towers

1 band

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Lumitel
Operator
Viettel Burundi
Region
Africa
Dialling code
—
Mobile Country Code
All 6 networks on MCC 642
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 2026-05-11

838

Cells

51

Location areas

3,071

Measurements

2016

First measured

GSM 2G70284%
UMTS 3G202%
LTE 4G11614%

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 Lumitel

Lumitel, operating in Burundi, Africa, is a mobile network provider under the Viettel Group umbrella. Designated with the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 642 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 08, Lumitel provides cellular services across the nation. Burundi, a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley, has seen growth in mobile connectivity, and Lumitel plays a significant role in this expansion, offering voice, data, and mobile money services. Key competitors in the Burundian mobile market include Econet Leo (formerly known as Spacetel) and Onatel, presenting a competitive landscape for mobile communication. As part of Viettel, a global telecommunications giant with operations in numerous countries across Asia, Africa, and the Americas, Lumitel benefits from substantial infrastructure and expertise. Viettel's investment in Burundi through Lumitel has contributed to improved network coverage and accessibility, particularly in rural areas where connectivity was previously limited. This has aided in bridging the digital divide and facilitating economic growth within the region, in addition to providing an alternative to the other mobile networks operating within Burundi. User feedback often cites Lumitel's efforts to expand its 3G and 4G coverage as a positive factor.

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