South Africa
South AfricaZA
PLMN ID · 65501
MCC
Mobile Country Code
MNC
Mobile Network Code
PLMN
MCC + MNC
TADIG
GSMA roaming code
Technology
2G · 3G · 4G on this network
Record
Updated 2025-04-09
- Brand
- Vodacom
- Operator
- Vodacom
- Country
- South Africa(ZA)
- Region
- Africa
- Dialling code
- —
- Mobile Country Code
- All 36 networks on MCC 655
- Mobile Network Code
- PLMN ID
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- TADIG code
- TADIG directory
- Technologies
- 2G · 3G · 4G8 bands on file
- VoLTE (4G calling)
- LikelyNetwork publishes an IMS APNReport
- Wi-Fi calling
- UnknownTell us
- Video calling
- UnknownTell us
- VoNR (5G calling)
- UnknownTell us
- Status
- Live
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Cell towers
Last measured 2026-09-17
74,080
Cells
570
Location areas
714,952
Measurements
2009
First measured
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About Vodacom
Vodacom South Africa, a leading mobile network operator, provides extensive coverage and a wide range of services throughout South Africa. Operating under Mobile Country Code (MCC) 655 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 01, Vodacom is one of the largest mobile networks in Africa in terms of subscribers and infrastructure. Known for its consistent network performance and innovative offerings, Vodacom competes with other major South African networks like MTN, Cell C, and Telkom Mobile to provide voice, data, and mobile financial services to both individual consumers and businesses. Vodacom's impact in South Africa extends beyond telecommunications, playing a significant role in bridging the digital divide and promoting economic development, it has been known to partner with a number of different organisations. By offering affordable data plans and expanding network coverage to underserved areas, Vodacom helps enable access to education, healthcare, and other essential services for a large portion of the South African population within the African continent. The network continues to invest in innovative technologies like 5G to further enhance connectivity and support the country's digital transformation initiatives.
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