---
title: "Airtel: MCC 650 MNC 10"
mcc: "650"
mnc: "10"
plmn: "65010"
tadig: "MWICT"
brand: "Airtel"
operator: "Airtel Malawi Limited"
country: "Malawi"
country_iso: "MW"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/650_10"
---

# Airtel: MCC 650, MNC 10 (Malawi)

**Airtel** (operator: Airtel Malawi Limited) is a mobile network in [Malawi](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/malawi.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **650** and MNC **10**: PLMN ID 65010, also written 650-10 or 650 10, with the TADIG roaming code **MWICT**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 650 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 10 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 65010 |
| TADIG code | MWICT |
| Brand | Airtel |
| Operator | Airtel Malawi Limited |
| 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) | 1,182 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md), [UMTS 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_900.md) | 170 |
| 4G | [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md) | 3 |

## 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

Airtel Malawi Limited, operating under the brand name Airtel, is a leading mobile network provider in Malawi, Africa. With a Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 10 and a Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 650, Airtel Malawi provides a comprehensive range of telecommunications services, including voice, data, and mobile money solutions to a significant portion of the Malawian population. As one of the major players in Malawi's competitive mobile market, competing with networks like TNM (Telecom Network Malawi), Airtel strives to offer reliable network coverage and innovative services to meet the growing demands of its customer base, and is often considered the number 2 operator in the country in regards to subscribers.

Serving a crucial role in connecting individuals and businesses across Malawi, Airtel Malawi's network infrastructure is essential for communication, commerce, and access to information. The network contributes greatly to the nations economy. By utilizing the MCC 650 and MNC 10, it facilitates seamless roaming capabilities for international visitors whilst enabling secure and efficient communication within the country itself. Airtel Malawi has increasingly focused on expanding its 4G coverage, particularly in urban areas, to cater to the increasing demand for high-speed internet access, driving digital inclusion, despite the financial challenges often associated with operating in a developing nation.

## APN settings

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

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **1,355** cells on this network across 38 location/tracking areas, first seen 2013-07-18 and last seen 2026-07-14 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 1,182 |
| UMTS | 3G | 170 |
| LTE | 4G | 3 |

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 | 01 | [TNM](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/650_01.md) | MWICP |
| 650 | 02 | [Access](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/650_02.md) | — |

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