---
title: "Airtel: MCC 645 MNC 01"
mcc: "645"
mnc: "01"
plmn: "64501"
tadig: "ZMBCE"
brand: "Airtel"
operator: "Bharti Airtel"
country: "Zambia"
country_iso: "ZM"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/645_01"
---

# Airtel: MCC 645, MNC 01 (Zambia)

**Airtel** (operator: Bharti Airtel) is a mobile network in [Zambia](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/zambia.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **645** and MNC **01**: PLMN ID 64501, also written 645-01 or 645 01, with the TADIG roaming code **ZMBCE**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 645 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 01 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 64501 |
| TADIG code | ZMBCE |
| Brand | Airtel |
| Operator | Bharti Airtel |
| Country | Zambia (ZM) |
| Region | Africa |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | 4,594 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md), [UMTS 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_900.md) | 3,695 |
| 4G | [LTE 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_900.md) | 156 |
| 5G | No bands on file | 1 |

## 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 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.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airtel | `default` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Zambia WAP | `wap` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Zambia MMS | `mms` | mms | — | `http://10.150.0.130/servlets/mms` | 10.150.0.140 | 9201 | LineageOS |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **8,446** cells on this network across 91 location/tracking areas, first seen 2017-07-17 and last seen 2026-09-17 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 4,594 |
| UMTS | 3G | 3,695 |
| LTE | 4G | 156 |
| NR | 5G | 1 |

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 Zambia

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 | 02 | [MTN](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/645_02.md) | — |
| 645 | 03 | [ZAMTEL](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/645_03.md) | ZMBCZ |

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