---
title: "Lumitel: MCC 642 MNC 08"
mcc: "642"
mnc: "08"
plmn: "64208"
tadig: "BDIVG"
brand: "Lumitel"
operator: "Viettel Burundi"
country: "Burundi"
country_iso: "BI"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/642_08"
---

# Lumitel: MCC 642, MNC 08 (Burundi)

**Lumitel** (operator: Viettel Burundi) is a mobile network in [Burundi](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/burundi.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **642** and MNC **08**: PLMN ID 64208, also written 642-08 or 642 08, with the TADIG roaming code **BDIVG**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 642 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 08 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 64208 |
| TADIG code | BDIVG |
| Brand | Lumitel |
| Operator | Viettel Burundi |
| Country | Burundi (BI) |
| 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) | 702 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md), [UMTS 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_900.md) | 20 |
| 4G | [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md) | 116 |

## 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 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.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HiTs Telecom | `default` | default, ia, supl | — | AOSP |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **838** cells on this network across 51 location/tracking areas, first seen 2016-04-19 and last seen 2026-05-11 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 702 |
| UMTS | 3G | 20 |
| LTE | 4G | 116 |

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 Burundi

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 642 | 01 | [econet Leo](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/642_01.md) | — |
| 642 | 02 | [Tempo](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/642_02.md) | — |
| 642 | 03 | [Onatel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/642_03.md) | — |
| 642 | 07 | [Smart Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/642_07.md) | BDIL1 |
| 642 | 82 | [econet Leo](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/642_82.md) | — |

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