South Africa/Africa

Telkom

OperatorTelkom SA SOC Ltd

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LocationSouth AfricaZA
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PLMN ID · 65502

655
mcc
South Africa
02
mnc
Telkom

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G · 3G · 4G on this network

2G
0cell towers

1 band

3G
227cell towers

1 band

4G
2,375cell towers

2 bands

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Telkom
Operator
Telkom SA SOC Ltd
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 · 4G4 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 2026-09-14

2,602

Cells

118

Location areas

30,258

Measurements

2013

First measured

UMTS 3G2279%
LTE 4G2,37591%

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 Telkom

Telkom SA SOC Ltd, operating under the Telkom brand, is a major mobile network operator in South Africa, Africa. Identified by its Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 655 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 02, Telkom plays a crucial role in South Africa's telecommunications landscape. While being a significant player, Telkom competes with larger and more established networks such as Vodacom and MTN in areas like coverage, subscriber base, and technological advancements. Telkom is known for its efforts to provide affordable data and voice services across various regions of the country, aiming to bridge the digital divide and cater to a diverse customer base. As one of the leading mobile networks in South Africa, Telkom's MCC and MNC are essential identifiers for mobile devices connecting to its network. These codes ensure proper routing of communication signals within South Africa and internationally. The South African telecommunications market is highly competitive, with Telkom continually innovating and expanding its services, like their Fibre and Mobile offerings, to meet growing consumer demands and business requirements.. Facing challenges such as infrastructure development and competition, which are typical in many African countries, Telkom strives to enhance its network coverage and service quality, solidifying its position as a key player in the South African telecom sector and contributing to the connectivity of the African continent.

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Telkom Mobile MMS

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