---
title: "Vodacom: MCC 651 MNC 01"
mcc: "651"
mnc: "01"
plmn: "65101"
tadig: "LSOVL"
brand: "Vodacom"
operator: "Vodacom Lesotho (Pty) Ltd"
country: "Lesotho"
country_iso: "LS"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G", "5G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/651_01"
---

# Vodacom: MCC 651, MNC 01 (Lesotho)

**Vodacom** (operator: Vodacom Lesotho (Pty) Ltd) is a mobile network in [Lesotho](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/lesotho.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **651** and MNC **01**: PLMN ID 65101, also written 651-01 or 651 01, with the TADIG roaming code **LSOVL**. It runs 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 651 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 01 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 65101 |
| TADIG code | LSOVL |
| Brand | Vodacom |
| Operator | Vodacom Lesotho (Pty) Ltd |
| Country | Lesotho (LS) |
| Region | Africa |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | 104 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 11 |
| 4G | [LTE 800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_800.md), [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md) | 3 |
| 5G | [5G 3500](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/5g_3500.md) | — |

## 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 Vodacom

Vodacom Lesotho (Pty) Ltd, operating under the brand name Vodacom, stands as one of the leading mobile network operators in Lesotho, a landlocked kingdom encircled by South Africa. Identified with the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 651 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 01, Vodacom Lesotho provides crucial telecommunications services to the Basotho people. This MCC/MNC combination uniquely identifies the network within the global mobile network ecosystem, ensuring seamless roaming compatibility for international visitors. The Vodacom Group, a major player in the South African mobile market, has significant investment in Vodacom Lesotho, and this strong backing allows Vodacom Lesotho to invest in network infrastructure and provide strong coverage and competitive service offerings within Lesotho.

Like its competitors, Vodacom Lesotho offers a range of services, including voice, data, and mobile money solutions, such as M-Pesa, which has revolutionized financial transactions for many in Lesotho where traditional banking infrastructure can be limited. The network consistently strives to expand its coverage, enhance its 4G capabilities, and explore new technologies to meet the growing demand for reliable and high-speed connectivity. With intense competition from other networks operating in Lesotho, Vodacom Lesotho focuses on providing quality customer service, innovative products, and competitive pricing, solidifying its position in a critical sector of Lesotho's economy.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCL Internet GPRS | `internet` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| VCL MMS GPRS | `mms` | mms | — | `http://mmsc.vodacom4me.co.ls` | 10.113.63.11 | 8080 | AOSP |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **118** cells on this network across 12 location/tracking areas, first seen 2023-09-20 and last seen 2026-09-17 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 104 |
| UMTS | 3G | 11 |
| 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 Lesotho

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 651 | 02 | [Econet Telecom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/651_02.md) | LSOET |
| 651 | 10 | [Vodacom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/651_10.md) | — |

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