---
title: "iBurst: MCC 655 MNC 73"
mcc: "655"
mnc: "73"
plmn: "65573"
brand: "iBurst"
operator: "Wireless Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd"
country: "South Africa"
country_iso: "ZA"
region: "Africa"
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/655_73"
---

# iBurst: MCC 655, MNC 73 (South Africa)

**iBurst** (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 **73**: PLMN ID 65573, also written 655-73 or 655 73.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 655 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 73 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 65573 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | iBurst |
| Operator | Wireless Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
| Country | South Africa (ZA) |
| Region | Africa |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | — |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 4G | No bands on file | 10 |

## 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 iBurst

Wireless Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd, operating under the iBurst brand, was a South African mobile network provider offering wireless broadband internet access. Functioning with the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 655, identifying it as a South African network, and the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 73, iBurst aimed to provide connectivity solutions in a market dominated by larger players like Vodacom and MTN. iBurst used a proprietary technology that differed from the common GSM or CDMA standards used by its competitors.

While operational, iBurst targeted both residential and business users, seeking to offer faster speeds and broader coverage than traditional dial-up connections or, in some areas, even early mobile broadband services. The use of the MCC 655 and MNC 73 designated iBurst as a distinct entity within South Africa's telecommunications landscape. However, the network eventually faced challenges, particularly with the rise of more advanced mobile technologies such as 3G and later 4G/LTE, leading to a decline in its market share before eventually ceasing operations. South Africa, with it’s developing mobile infrastructure, saw many companies and technologies battle to be the best.

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **10** cells on this network across 6 location/tracking areas, first seen 2023-10-05 and last seen 2026-08-26 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| LTE | 4G | 10 |

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 | 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 | 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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