Zimbabwe/Africa

Econet

OperatorEconet Wireless

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LocationZimbabweZW
Zimbabwe landscape

PLMN ID · 64804

648
mcc
Zimbabwe
04
mnc
Econet

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G · 3G · 4G on this network

2G
4,302cell towers

2 bands

3G
6,100cell towers

1 band

4G
108cell towers

1 band

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Econet
Operator
Econet Wireless
Region
Africa
Dialling code
—
Mobile Country Code
All 3 networks on MCC 648
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

10,510

Cells

104

Location areas

84,647

Measurements

2015

First measured

GSM 2G4,30241%
UMTS 3G6,10058%
LTE 4G1081%

Crowd-sourced cell measurements from OpenCelliD, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 2026-09-27. Counts are cells people have measured, not an operator's own figures.

About Econet

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, operating under MCC 648 and MNC 04, stands as a prominent mobile network operator in Zimbabwe and across Africa. Born from a vision to connect communities, Econet has been instrumental in shaping the telecommunications landscape in the country, rivaling competitors like NetOne and Telecel. Econet provides a comprehensive range of services, including voice, data, and mobile money transfer solutions through its popular EcoCash platform. Econet's impact runs far beyond mere mobile connectivity. Serving millions of Zimbabweans, Econet Wireless's network coverage extends extensively across both urban and rural areas. The company has consistently invested in infrastructure upgrades to enhance network speed and reliability, with continued expansion in 4G/LTE technology. This effort is crucial in a country where mobile technology plays a pivotal role in daily life, from facilitating business transactions to enabling access to education and healthcare information, especially as Zimbabwe navigates unique economic and social challenges in the region. Beyond Zimbabwe, Econet Wireless Group has a significant presence in a number of other African nations demonstrating its considerable growth and reach across the continent.

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