South Africa/Africa

Cell C

OperatorCell C (Pty) Ltd

2G3G4G
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LocationSouth AfricaZA
South Africa landscape

PLMN ID · 65507

655
mcc
South Africa
07
mnc
Cell C

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G · 3G · 4G on this network

2G
1cell tower

2 bands

3G
249cell towers

1 band

4G
185cell towers

2 bands

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Cell C
Operator
Cell C (Pty) 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 · 4G5 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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MVNOs sell their own SIMs and plans but run on Cell C's network rather than owning one.

BrandCallingAPNs
Regional MVNOVirgin4 APNs

Regional Global SIM using Cell C's numbering

Cell towers

Last measured 2026-09-15

435

Cells

50

Location areas

2,592

Measurements

2018

First measured

GSM 2G1<1%
UMTS 3G24957%
LTE 4G18543%

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 Cell C

Cell C (Pty) Ltd, operating in South Africa, Africa, is a prominent mobile network provider, identified globally with the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 655 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 07. These codes are crucial for identifying Cell C on mobile devices and network infrastructure worldwide. As one of South Africa's key players in the telecommunications sector, Cell C competes with other major networks like Vodacom and MTN, striving to offer competitive mobile services, data packages, and coverage across the nation. The company has faced its share of challenges and transformations in the dynamic South African market, which has influenced strategies and service offerings. Cell C's impact extends beyond just providing connectivity. The organization plays a role in expanding mobile access to communities across South Africa. Despite infrastructure limitations in certain rural areas, Cell C, along with its competitors, continues to invest in network upgrades and expansion to improve coverage and bridge the digital divide. The company's journey in South Africa's competitive mobile landscape reflects both the opportunities and obstacles inherent in serving a diverse population with varying connectivity needs.

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Cell C GPRS

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CELL C INTERNET

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MMSC http://mms.cmobile.co.za · MMS proxy 196.31.116.250:8080
Virgin Mobile SA Internet

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Cell C MMS

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MMSC http://mms.cmobile.co.za/ · MMS proxy 196.31.116.250:8080
Cell C MMS

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MMSC http://mms.cmobile.co.za · MMS proxy 196.031.116.250:8080
Virgin Mobile SA Internet

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MMSC http://mms.virginmobile.co.za · MMS proxy 196.31.116.242:8080

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