PLMN ID · 64501
MCC
Mobile Country Code
MNC
Mobile Network Code
PLMN
MCC + MNC
TADIG
GSMA roaming code
Technology
2G · 3G · 4G on this network
Record
Updated 2025-04-09
- Brand
- Airtel
- Operator
- Bharti Airtel
- Country
Zambia(ZM)
- Region
- Africa
- Dialling code
- —
- Mobile Country Code
- All 3 networks on MCC 645
- Mobile Network Code
- PLMN ID
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- TADIG code
- TADIG directory
- Technologies
- 2G · 3G · 4G4 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 2026-09-17
8,446
Cells
91
Location areas
101,506
Measurements
2017
First measured
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About Airtel
Bharti Airtel Zambia, often referred to simply as Airtel Zambia, is a major mobile network operator providing telecommunications services across Zambia. As part of the wider Bharti Airtel group, a significant player in the African telecommunications market, Airtel Zambia boasts considerable reach and infrastructure. Its identity is uniquely defined within the global mobile network landscape by its Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 645 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 01. These codes are crucial for identifying Airtel Zambia's network presence to mobile devices, ensuring seamless roaming and network access for subscribers both within Zambia and internationally. Airtel Zambia competes with other Zambian networks like MTN Zambia and Zamtel, offering a range of services including voice calls, SMS messaging, and mobile data connectivity, catering to both individual consumers and business clients across the country. Operating within Zambia, a landlocked country in Southern Africa known for its copper mining and diverse wildlife, Airtel Zambia plays a vital role in connecting individuals and communities. The operator has invested heavily in expanding its network coverage to reach both urban centers like Lusaka and Kitwe, as well as more remote rural areas improving digital inclusion in the country. Utilizing technologies, Airtel Zambia continues to evolve its service offerings, providing faster internet speeds and innovative mobile solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of the Zambian population. Its significance is further amplified by its contribution to the Zambian economy through job creation, investment in infrastructure, and fostering digital literacy initiatives.
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