PLMN ID · 65002
Technology
2G · 4G on this network
Record
Updated 2025-04-09
- Brand
- Access
- Operator
- Access Communications Ltd
- Country
Malawi(MW)
- Region
- Africa
- Dialling code
- —
- Mobile Country Code
- All 3 networks on MCC 650
- Mobile Network Code
- PLMN ID
- What is a PLMN ID?
- TADIG code
- —
- Technologies
- 2G · 4G2 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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About Access
Access Communications Ltd, operating in Malawi, Africa, is a key player in the nation's mobile network landscape. Identified by its Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 650, specific to Malawi, and Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 02, Access provides essential communication services to a significant portion of the population. Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, has seen growing mobile penetration in recent years, and Access alongside other networks like TNM (Telecom Network Malawi) and Airtel Malawi, contributes to this connectivity by offering voice, data, and other value-added services. While specific market share data fluctuates, Access endeavours to compete effectively by offering competitive pricing, innovative services, and expanding network coverage, particularly in underserved rural areas. Focusing on the technical specifications, the MCC/MNC combination (650 02) allows mobile devices to correctly identify and connect to Access's network within Malawi, facilitating seamless roaming for international visitors and ensuring proper billing. Much like its competitors, Access Communications is constantly evolving its infrastructure, likely utilizing a mix of 2G, 3G and 4G technologies to improve data speeds and overall service quality. Future network deployments and upgrades remain a key focus for Access to provide increased download speeds, improve coverage to rural areas of Malawi, and offer more competitive services within the Malawian telecommunications sector.
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