---
title: "Econet Telecom: MCC 651 MNC 02"
mcc: "651"
mnc: "02"
plmn: "65102"
tadig: "LSOET"
brand: "Econet Telecom"
operator: "Econet Ezi-cel"
country: "Lesotho"
country_iso: "LS"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/651_02"
---

# Econet Telecom: MCC 651, MNC 02 (Lesotho)

**Econet Telecom** (operator: Econet Ezi-cel) is a mobile network in [Lesotho](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/lesotho.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **651** and MNC **02**: PLMN ID 65102, also written 651-02 or 651 02, with the TADIG roaming code **LSOET**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 651 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 02 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 65102 |
| TADIG code | LSOET |
| Brand | Econet Telecom |
| Operator | Econet Ezi-cel |
| Country | Lesotho (LS) |
| Region | Africa |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | 6 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 41 |
| 4G | [LTE](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte.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 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.

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **47** cells on this network across 9 location/tracking areas, first seen 2016-04-04 and last seen 2025-07-30 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 6 |
| UMTS | 3G | 41 |

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 | 01 | [Vodacom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/651_01.md) | LSOVL |
| 651 | 10 | [Vodacom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/651_10.md) | — |

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