Lesotho/Africa

Econet Telecom

OperatorEconet Ezi-cel

2G3G4G
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LocationLesothoLS
Lesotho landscape

PLMN ID · 65102

651
mcc
Lesotho
02
mnc
Econet Telecom

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G · 3G · 4G on this network

2G
6cell towers

1 band

3G
41cell towers

1 band

4G
0cell towers

1 band

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Econet Telecom
Operator
Econet Ezi-cel
Region
Africa
Dialling code
—
Mobile Country Code
All 3 networks on MCC 651
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
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TADIG code
TADIG directory
Technologies
2G · 3G · 4G3 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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Cell towers

Last measured 2025-07-30

47

Cells

9

Location areas

458

Measurements

2016

First measured

GSM 2G613%
UMTS 3G4187%

Crowd-sourced cell measurements from OpenCelliD, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 2026-09-27. Counts are cells people have measured, not an operator's own figures.

About Econet Telecom

Econet Telecom Lesotho, operating under the brand Ezi-cel, is a leading mobile network provider in the Kingdom of Lesotho, Africa. Identified internationally with the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 651, representing Lesotho, and the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 02, Ezi-cel plays a vital role in connecting individuals and businesses across the mountainous nation. It competes primarily with Vodacom Lesotho, striving to provide comprehensive coverage and competitive services in both urban centers and remote rural areas. Econet leverages its infrastructure to offer a range of services from basic voice and SMS to mobile data and mobile money solutions, directly impacting financial inclusion and access to information for the Lesotho population. Econet Ezi-cel has significantly contributed to the development of telecommunications infrastructure in Lesotho. Beyond just providing network coverage, the company has invested in technologies designed to improve user experience and accessibility. The company's mobile money platform EcoCash is a particularly impactful service, especially for the unbanked population, allowing for secure money transfers, bill payments, and access to financial services using their mobile phones. While challenges remain in expanding network coverage to some of Lesotho's more isolated locations, Econet Ezi-cel continues to adapt and innovate, seeking to bridge the digital divide and enable greater connectivity for the citizens of Lesotho. The (MCC) and (MNC) 651 02 is crucial for identifying their network for roaming partners and mobile device configuration.

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