---
title: "Cell C: MCC 655 MNC 07"
mcc: "655"
mnc: "07"
plmn: "65507"
tadig: "ZAFCC"
brand: "Cell C"
operator: "Cell C (Pty) Ltd"
country: "South Africa"
country_iso: "ZA"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_07"
---

# Cell C: MCC 655, MNC 07 (South Africa)

**Cell C** (operator: Cell C (Pty) Ltd) is a mobile network in [South Africa](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/south_africa.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **655** and MNC **07**: PLMN ID 65507, also written 655-07 or 655 07, with the TADIG roaming code **ZAFCC**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 655 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 07 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 65507 |
| TADIG code | ZAFCC |
| Brand | Cell C |
| Operator | Cell C (Pty) Ltd |
| 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) | 1 |
| 3G | [UMTS 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_900.md) | 249 |
| 4G | [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md), [LTE 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_2100.md) | 185 |

## 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 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.

## MVNOs on Cell C

- [Virgin](https://mcc-mnc.org/mvno/virgin-za.md)

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cell C GPRS | `internet` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| CELL C INTERNET | `internet` | * | — | `http://mms.cmobile.co.za` | 196.31.116.250 | 8080 | LineageOS |
| Virgin Mobile SA Internet | `vdata` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Cell C MMS | `mms` | mms | — | `http://mms.cmobile.co.za/` | 196.31.116.250 | 8080 | AOSP |
| Cell C MMS | `mms` | mms | — | `http://mms.cmobile.co.za` | 196.031.116.250 | 8080 | LineageOS |
| Virgin Mobile SA Internet | `vmms` | mms | — | `http://mms.virginmobile.co.za` | 196.31.116.242 | 8080 | LineageOS |

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

## APN settings: Virgin

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIRGIN_INTERNET_1 | `vdata` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| VIRGIN_INTERNET_2 | `vdata` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Virgin_MMS_1 | `vmms` | mms | — | `http://mms.virginmobile.co.za` | 196.31.116.242 | 8080 | AOSP |
| Virgin_MMS_2 | `vmms` | mms | — | `http://mms.virginmobile.co.za` | 196.31.116.242 | 9201 | AOSP |

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **435** cells on this network across 50 location/tracking areas, first seen 2018-12-24 and last seen 2026-09-15 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 1 |
| UMTS | 3G | 249 |
| LTE | 4G | 185 |

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 | 01 | [Vodacom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_01.md) | ZAFVC |
| 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 | 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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