---
title: "MTC: MCC 649 MNC 01"
mcc: "649"
mnc: "01"
plmn: "64901"
tadig: "NAM01"
brand: "MTC"
operator: "MTC Namibia"
country: "Namibia"
country_iso: "NA"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/649_01"
---

# MTC: MCC 649, MNC 01 (Namibia)

**MTC** (operator: MTC Namibia) is a mobile network in [Namibia](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/namibia.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **649** and MNC **01**: PLMN ID 64901, also written 649-01 or 649 01, with the TADIG roaming code **NAM01**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 649 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 01 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 64901 |
| TADIG code | NAM01 |
| Brand | MTC |
| Operator | MTC Namibia |
| Country | Namibia (NA) |
| 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) | 390 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 698 |
| 4G | [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md) | 523 |

## 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 MTC

MTC Namibia (Mobile Telecommunications Company) stands as the largest mobile telecommunications provider in Namibia, playing a pivotal role in connecting individuals and businesses across the nation. As Namibia's leading network, MTC provides vital communication infrastructure in a country characterized by vast landscapes and dispersed communities. Operating under the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 649, which identifies Namibia, and the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 01, MTC ensures seamless mobile connectivity across its network.

MTC Namibia offers a comprehensive range of services, including voice calls, SMS messaging, and high-speed data access via 4G LTE and increasingly 5G networks. Competition in the Namibian mobile market includes other players, but MTC boasts the largest market share and the most extensive coverage footprint. The company's continuous investment in infrastructure and technological advancements helps bridge the digital divide, particularly in rural areas where access to reliable communication services is crucial for social and economic development. MTC actively promotes mobile financial services and digital literacy initiatives, furthering its commitment to empowering Namibian citizens through technology.

## APN settings

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

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **1,611** cells on this network across 45 location/tracking areas, first seen 2009-04-08 and last seen 2026-09-15 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 390 |
| UMTS | 3G | 698 |
| LTE | 4G | 523 |

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 Namibia

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 649 | 02 | [switch](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/649_02.md) | — |
| 649 | 03 | [TN Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/649_03.md) | NAM03 |
| 649 | 04 | [Paratus Telecommunications (Pty)](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/649_04.md) | — |
| 649 | 05 | [Demshi Investments CC](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/649_05.md) | — |
| 649 | 06 | [MTN Namibia](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/649_06.md) | — |

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