---
title: "Vodacom: MCC 655 MNC 01"
mcc: "655"
mnc: "01"
plmn: "65501"
tadig: "ZAFVC"
brand: "Vodacom"
operator: "Vodacom"
country: "South Africa"
country_iso: "ZA"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_01"
---

# Vodacom: MCC 655, MNC 01 (South Africa)

**Vodacom** is a mobile network in [South Africa](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/south_africa.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **655** and MNC **01**: PLMN ID 65501, also written 655-01 or 655 01, with the TADIG roaming code **ZAFVC**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G. Calling: VoLTE: Likely.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 655 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 01 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 65501 |
| TADIG code | ZAFVC |
| Brand | Vodacom |
| Operator | Vodacom |
| Country | South Africa (ZA) |
| Region | Africa |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_1800.md), [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | 24,947 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 44,118 |
| 4G | [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md), [LTE 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_2100.md), [LTE 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_900.md), [LTE 5200](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_5200.md), [LTE 5800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_5800.md) | 5,015 |

## Voice & calling services

| Service | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VoLTE | Likely | Network publishes an IMS APN |
| 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 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.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE.Vodacom | `lte.vodacom.za` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| LTE.Vodacom | `lte.vodacom.za` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Smart.Vodacom | `internet` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Vlive! | `internet` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Vodacom ZA | `internet` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| MMS.Vodacom | `lte.vodacom.za` | mms | — | `http://mmsc.vodacom4me.co.za` | 196.6.128.13 | 8080 | AOSP |
| Vlive!MMS | `mms.vodacom.net` | mms | — | `http://mmsc.vodacom4me.co.za` | 196.6.128.13 | 8080 | LineageOS |
| Vodacom ZA MMS | `mms.vodacom.net` | mms | — | `http://mmsc.vodacom4me.co.za/` | 196.6.128.13 | 8080 | LineageOS |
| Vodacom | `IMS` | ims | IPV4V6 | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Vodacom | `xcap` | xcap | — | — | — | — | AOSP |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **74,080** cells on this network across 570 location/tracking areas, first seen 2009-04-08 and last seen 2026-09-17 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 24,947 |
| UMTS | 3G | 44,118 |
| LTE | 4G | 5,015 |

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 South Africa

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 655 | 02 | [Telkom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_02.md) | ZAFJT |
| 655 | 04 | [Sasol (Pty) Ltd.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_04.md) | — |
| 655 | 05 | [Telkom SA Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_05.md) | — |
| 655 | 06 | [Sentech (Pty) Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_06.md) | — |
| 655 | 07 | [Cell C](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_07.md) | ZAFCC |
| 655 | 10 | [MTN](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_10.md) | ZAFMN |
| 655 | 11 | [South African Police Service Gauteng](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_11.md) | — |
| 655 | 12 | [MTN](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_12.md) | — |
| 655 | 13 | [Neotel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_13.md) | — |
| 655 | 14 | [Neotel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_14.md) | — |
| 655 | 16 | [Phoenix System Integration (Pty) Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_16.md) | — |
| 655 | 17 | [Sishen Iron Ore Company (Ltd) Pty](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_17.md) | — |
| 655 | 19 | [Rain](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_19.md) | — |
| 655 | 21 | [Cape Town Metropolitan Council](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_21.md) | — |
| 655 | 24 | [SMSPortal (Pty) Ltd.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_24.md) | — |
| 655 | 25 | [Wirels Connect](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_25.md) | — |
| 655 | 27 | [A to Z Vaal Industrial Supplies Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_27.md) | — |
| 655 | 28 | [Hymax Talking Solutions (Pty) Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_28.md) | — |
| 655 | 30 | [Bokamoso Consortium](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_30.md) | — |
| 655 | 31 | [Karabo Telecoms (Pty) Ltd.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_31.md) | — |
| 655 | 32 | [Ilizwi Telecommunications](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_32.md) | — |
| 655 | 33 | [Thinta Thinta Telecommunications Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_33.md) | — |
| 655 | 34 | [Bokone Telecoms Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_34.md) | — |
| 655 | 35 | [Kingdom Communications Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_35.md) | — |
| 655 | 36 | [Amatole Telecommunications Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_36.md) | — |
| 655 | 38 | [iBurst](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_38.md) | — |
| 655 | 41 | [South African Police Service](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_41.md) | — |
| 655 | 46 | [SMS Cellular Services (Pty) Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_46.md) | — |
| 655 | 50 | [Ericsson South Africa (Pty) Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_50.md) | — |
| 655 | 51 | [Integrat (Pty) Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_51.md) | — |
| 655 | 53 | [Lycamobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_53.md) | — |
| 655 | 65 | [Vodacom Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_65.md) | — |
| 655 | 73 | [iBurst](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_73.md) | — |
| 655 | 74 | [iBurst](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_74.md) | — |
| 655 | 75 | [ACSA](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_75.md) | — |

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