South Africa·Africa

Neotel

OperatorNeotel Pty Ltd

Live2G1 band
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LocationSouth AfricaZA
South Africa landscape

PLMN ID · 65513

655
mcc
South Africa
13
mnc
Neotel

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

Not on file

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G on this network

2G

1 band

3G

Not on record

4G

Not on record

5G

Not on record

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Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Neotel
Operator
Neotel Pty Ltd
Region
Africa
Dialling code
Mobile Country Code
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
TADIG code
Technologies
2G1 band on file
Status
Live

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About Neotel

Neotel Pty Ltd, operating in South Africa, is a notable mobile network provider under the broader African telecommunications landscape. Identified by Mobile Country Code (MCC) 655, representing South Africa, and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 13, Neotel formerly provided a range of communication services, including voice, data, and internet solutions, primarily targeting businesses. While it initially aimed to challenge established players like Vodacom and MTN, Neotel distinguished itself through its focus on advanced network infrastructure and enterprise-grade connectivity. Its contribution to South Africa's telecommunications evolution is significant despite ceasing operations and being absorbed into Liquid Telecom South Africa. Neotel's historical significance in the South African market revolves around its ambition to leverage its advanced infrastructure, including fiber optic networks, to offer enhanced telecommunications solutions. While it didn't achieve the same market saturation as Vodacom (MNC 01 & 02) or MTN (MNC 10), its presence fostered competition and contributed to improvements in the overall quality of telecommunications services available in South Africa. The company's legacy now lives on via Liquid Telecom, whose South Africa arm took over Neotel in 2017. It represents a transition point in the South African telecommunications landscape, illustrating the challenges and opportunities inherent in competing within a dynamic and evolving market.

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