---
title: "Rain: MCC 655 MNC 19"
mcc: "655"
mnc: "19"
plmn: "65519"
brand: "Rain"
operator: "Wireless Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd"
country: "South Africa"
country_iso: "ZA"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["4G", "5G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_19"
---

# Rain: MCC 655, MNC 19 (South Africa)

**Rain** (operator: Wireless Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd) is a mobile network in [South Africa](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/south_africa.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **655** and MNC **19**: PLMN ID 65519, also written 655-19 or 655 19. It runs 4G and 5G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 655 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 19 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 65519 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | Rain |
| Operator | Wireless Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
| Country | South Africa (ZA) |
| Region | Africa |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 4G, 5G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 4G | [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md), [TD-LTE 2600](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/td-lte_2600.md) | 20 |
| 5G | [5G 3500](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/5g_3500.md) | — |

## 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 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.

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **20** cells on this network across 11 location/tracking areas, first seen 2019-08-02 and last seen 2026-08-30 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| LTE | 4G | 20 |

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 | 07 | [Cell C](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_07.md) | ZAFCC |
| 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 | 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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