---
title: "TNM: MCC 650 MNC 01"
mcc: "650"
mnc: "01"
plmn: "65001"
tadig: "MWICP"
brand: "TNM"
operator: "Telecom Network Malawi"
country: "Malawi"
country_iso: "MW"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/650_01"
---

# TNM: MCC 650, MNC 01 (Malawi)

**TNM** (operator: Telecom Network Malawi) is a mobile network in [Malawi](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/malawi.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **650** and MNC **01**: PLMN ID 65001, also written 650-01 or 650 01, with the TADIG roaming code **MWICP**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 650 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 01 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 65001 |
| TADIG code | MWICP |
| Brand | TNM |
| Operator | Telecom Network Malawi |
| Country | Malawi (MW) |
| 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) | 439 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md), [UMTS 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_900.md) | 395 |
| 4G | [TD-LTE 2500](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/td-lte_2500.md) | 2 |

## 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 TNM

Telecom Network Malawi (TNM), operating in Malawi, Africa, is a leading mobile network provider distinguished by its Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 650 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 01. TNM plays a vital role in connecting individuals and businesses across Malawi, offering a range of services including voice, data, and mobile money solutions. Competing with other major networks in the country, such as Airtel Malawi, TNM strives to offer competitive tariffs, a robust network infrastructure, and innovative services tailored to the Malawian market. Their Mpamba mobile money platform has become exceptionally popular, facilitating financial transactions and boosting financial inclusion across the country.

As a key player in Malawi's telecommunications landscape, TNM's network coverage extends across a significant portion of the country, bringing connectivity to both urban and rural areas. The network continually invests in upgrading its infrastructure to enhance network speeds and expand coverage, striving to provide fast and reliable mobile internet access to its subscribers. Malawi, located in southeastern Africa, depends on mobile networks like TNM to drive economic growth and facilitate communication within the country and with the rest of the world. The company is well known in Malawi for their sponsorship of local sports teams and involvement in community initiatives.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNM | `default` | default, ia, supl | — | AOSP |
| TNM | `internet` | default, supl | — | LineageOS |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **836** cells on this network across 25 location/tracking areas, first seen 2015-05-10 and last seen 2026-08-28 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 439 |
| UMTS | 3G | 395 |
| LTE | 4G | 2 |

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 Malawi

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 650 | 02 | [Access](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/650_02.md) | — |
| 650 | 10 | [Airtel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/650_10.md) | MWICT |

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