---
title: "Airtel: MCC 646 MNC 01"
mcc: "646"
mnc: "01"
plmn: "64601"
tadig: "MDGCO"
brand: "Airtel"
operator: "Bharti Airtel"
country: "Madagascar"
country_iso: "MG"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/646_01"
---

# Airtel: MCC 646, MNC 01 (Madagascar)

**Airtel** (operator: Bharti Airtel) is a mobile network in [Madagascar](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/madagascar.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **646** and MNC **01**: PLMN ID 64601, also written 646-01 or 646 01, with the TADIG roaming code **MDGCO**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 646 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 01 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 64601 |
| TADIG code | MDGCO |
| Brand | Airtel |
| Operator | Bharti Airtel |
| Country | Madagascar (MG) |
| 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) | 9 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md), [UMTS 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_900.md) | 10 |
| 4G | [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md) | 19 |

## 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 Madagascar, operating under the brand name Airtel Madagascar, is a prominent mobile network provider in Madagascar, Africa. Identified by its Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 646 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 01, Airtel Madagascar provides a range of telecommunications services, including voice, data, and mobile money solutions. As a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company, Airtel Madagascar strives to offer competitive services and expand its network coverage across the island nation. Airtel plays a crucial role in connecting individuals and businesses in Madagascar, contributing to the country's growing digital economy.

Airtel Madagascar competes with other mobile operators in the country to provide affordable and reliable mobile services. While specific subscriber numbers fluctuate, Airtel is recognized as a key player in the Malagasy telecommunications sector, delivering essential connectivity and digital solutions to its users. The network continuously invests in infrastructure upgrades and service innovations to meet the evolving needs of its customer base. Through its various initiatives, Airtel aims to bridge the digital divide and empower communities in Madagascar through enhanced access to communication technology, similar to strategies deployed by Airtel across the African continent.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirtelWAP | `wap.mg.airtel.com` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| AirtelWEB | `internet.mg.airtel.com` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| AirtelMMS | `mms.mg.airtel.com` | mms | — | `http://10.77.48.35/servlets/mms` | 10.77.48.50 | 8080 | LineageOS |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **38** cells on this network across 11 location/tracking areas, first seen 2025-12-12 and last seen 2025-12-19 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 9 |
| UMTS | 3G | 10 |
| LTE | 4G | 19 |

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 Madagascar

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 646 | 02 | [Orange](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/646_02.md) | — |
| 646 | 03 | [Sacel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/646_03.md) | — |
| 646 | 04 | [Telma](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/646_04.md) | MDGTM |
| 646 | 05 | [BIP / blueline](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/646_05.md) | — |

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