---
title: "ZAMTEL: MCC 645 MNC 03"
mcc: "645"
mnc: "03"
plmn: "64503"
tadig: "ZMBCZ"
brand: "ZAMTEL"
operator: "Zambia Telecommunications Company Ltd"
country: "Zambia"
country_iso: "ZM"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/645_03"
---

# ZAMTEL: MCC 645, MNC 03 (Zambia)

**ZAMTEL** (operator: Zambia Telecommunications Company Ltd) is a mobile network in [Zambia](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/zambia.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **645** and MNC **03**: PLMN ID 64503, also written 645-03 or 645 03, with the TADIG roaming code **ZMBCZ**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 645 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 03 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 64503 |
| TADIG code | ZMBCZ |
| Brand | ZAMTEL |
| Operator | Zambia Telecommunications Company Ltd |
| 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) | 988 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 743 |
| 4G | [TD-LTE 2300](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/td-lte_2300.md) | — |

## 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 ZAMTEL

Zambia Telecommunications Company Ltd (ZAMTEL) stands as a prominent mobile network and telecommunications provider in Zambia, Africa. Operating under the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 645 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 03, ZAMTEL plays a crucial role in connecting Zambians through voice, data, and other communication services. As one of the major players in the Zambian mobile market, ZAMTEL competes with other networks such as MTN Zambia and Airtel Zambia to provide comprehensive coverage and innovative solutions across the country, which is known for its copper mining, and Victoria Falls.

ZAMTEL has been instrumental in expanding mobile connectivity throughout Zambia, contributing significantly to the nation’s digital landscape. With ongoing investments in network infrastructure and technological advancements, ZAMTEL strives to enhance its service offerings and meet the growing demands of its customer base. The company not only provides essential communication services but also fosters economic development by enabling businesses and individuals to connect and thrive in today's digital age. Through its commitment to quality, accessibility, and customer satisfaction, ZAMTEL continues to shape the future of telecommunications in Zambia, and provide services from Lusaka to other regions.

## APN settings

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

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **1,731** cells on this network across 59 location/tracking areas, first seen 2013-12-11 and last seen 2026-09-17 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 988 |
| UMTS | 3G | 743 |

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 | 01 | [Airtel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/645_01.md) | ZMBCE |
| 645 | 02 | [MTN](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/645_02.md) | — |

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