South Africa/Africa

Rain

OperatorWireless Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd

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LocationSouth AfricaZA
South Africa landscape

PLMN ID · 65519

655
mcc
South Africa
19
mnc
Rain

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

Not on file

GSMA roaming code

Technology

4G · 5G on this network

2G
0cell towers

Not on record

3G
0cell towers

Not on record

4G
20cell towers

2 bands

5G
0cell towers

1 band

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Rain
Operator
Wireless Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Region
Africa
Dialling code
—
Mobile Country Code
All 36 networks on MCC 655
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
What is a PLMN ID?
TADIG code
—
Technologies
4G · 5G3 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 2026-08-30

20

Cells

11

Location areas

80

Measurements

2019

First measured

LTE 4G20100%

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 Rain

Wireless Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd, operating under the brand name Rain, is a prominent mobile network and data-only service provider in South Africa. With Mobile Country Code (MCC) 655, identifying it within South Africa, and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 19, Rain distinguishes itself in the competitive telecommunications landscape of the nation. Unlike traditional mobile networks that offer voice and SMS services, Rain primarily focuses on providing high-speed data solutions, leveraging its advanced network infrastructure across key metropolitan areas such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban in the country. Initially known for its fixed wireless broadband offerings, Rain has expanded its services to include mobile data bundles, challenging established players like Vodacom, MTN, and Cell C in the South African mobile market. Rain's data-centric approach has made it a popular choice amongst consumers seeking affordable and reliable internet access, particularly in a country where data costs have historically been a barrier to entry for many. The network's commitment to innovation and competitive pricing has positioned it as a key player in shaping the future of connectivity across South Africa and the wider African continent. Their 4G and 5G rollout plans continue to expand coverage and increase data speeds for their subscriber base.

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