---
title: "Lycamobile: MCC 655 MNC 53"
mcc: "655"
mnc: "53"
plmn: "65553"
brand: "Lycamobile"
operator: "Lycamobile (Pty) Ltd"
country: "South Africa"
country_iso: "ZA"
region: "Africa"
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_53"
---

# Lycamobile: MCC 655, MNC 53 (South Africa)

**Lycamobile** (operator: Lycamobile (Pty) Ltd) is a mobile network in [South Africa](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/south_africa.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **655** and MNC **53**: PLMN ID 65553, also written 655-53 or 655 53.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 655 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 53 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 65553 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | Lycamobile |
| Operator | Lycamobile (Pty) Ltd |
| Country | South Africa (ZA) |
| Region | Africa |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | — |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| Other | [MVNO](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/mvno.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 Lycamobile

Lycamobile South Africa, operating under MCC (Mobile Country Code) 655 and MNC (Mobile Network Code) 53, is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) providing mobile telecommunications services within South Africa, located on the African continent. Launched as part of the Lycamobile Group, a global MVNO operating in numerous countries, Lycamobile leverages existing mobile network infrastructure to offer affordable calling plans and data packages, especially catering to international communities and those frequently calling abroad. By focusing on value-driven service and simplified plans, Lycamobile distinguishes itself in a competitive South African market that includes established players like Vodacom, MTN, and Cell C.

Specific details about Lycamobile South Africa's network coverage, service offerings, and market share can vary as the company adapts to the dynamic telecommunications landscape. As an MVNO, Lycamobile likely partners with one of these major network operators to deliver its services, meaning the quality of experience for customers is closely tied to the underlying network infrastructure being used. While specific information on Lycamobile South Africa's partnerships is needed, it’s general known knowledge that other MVNO's like Virgin Mobile partnered with Cell C. Continued research into specific service offerings such as data bundles, international calling rates, and customer support channels would be beneficial in providing a comprehensive overview of Lycamobile South Africa's position within the South African market.

## APN settings: Other brands (brand not identified)

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycamobile | `data.lycamobile.co.za` | default, ia, supl | — | AOSP |

## 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 | 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 | 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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