---
title: "Mascom: MCC 652 MNC 01"
mcc: "652"
mnc: "01"
plmn: "65201"
tadig: "BWAGA"
brand: "Mascom"
operator: "Mascom Wireless (Pty) Limited"
country: "Botswana"
country_iso: "BW"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/652_01"
---

# Mascom: MCC 652, MNC 01 (Botswana)

**Mascom** (operator: Mascom Wireless (Pty) Limited) is a mobile network in [Botswana](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/botswana.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **652** and MNC **01**: PLMN ID 65201, also written 652-01 or 652 01, with the TADIG roaming code **BWAGA**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 652 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 01 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 65201 |
| TADIG code | BWAGA |
| Brand | Mascom |
| Operator | Mascom Wireless (Pty) Limited |
| Country | Botswana (BW) |
| 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) | 1,302 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 515 |
| 4G | [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md) | 45 |

## 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 Mascom

Mascom Wireless (Pty) Limited, widely known as Mascom, is a leading mobile network operator in Botswana, Africa. Operating with Mobile Country Code (MCC) 652 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 01, Mascom has played a crucial role in connecting individuals and businesses across the country. Since its inception, the network has invested heavily in infrastructure to provide reliable coverage, including 2G, 3G, 4G and now 5G services to major population centers and extending into more rural areas. This commitment to expanding its network has helped bridge the digital divide within Botswana. 

Mascom faces competition from other mobile network providers, such as Orange Botswana and beMOBILE, but maintains a strong market presence thanks to a combination of strategic partnerships, diverse product offerings, and focus on customer service. The network offers a range of services, including mobile voice and data plans, mobile money solutions like MyZaka, and enterprise solutions for businesses. As Botswana continues to embrace digital transformation, Mascom is crucial for delivering reliable and accessible connectivity, furthering social and economic development throughout the nation.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mascom_Internet | `internet.mascom` | default, supl | — | LineageOS |
| Mascom_Wap | `wap.mascom` | default, supl | — | LineageOS |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **1,862** cells on this network across 31 location/tracking areas, first seen 2012-08-18 and last seen 2026-09-17 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 1,302 |
| UMTS | 3G | 515 |
| LTE | 4G | 45 |

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 Botswana

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 652 | 02 | [Orange](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/652_02.md) | — |
| 652 | 04 | [beMobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/652_04.md) | BWABC |

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