Eritrea/Africa

Eritel

OperatorEritrea Telecommunications Services Corporation

2G
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LocationEritreaER
Eritrea landscape

PLMN ID · 65701

657
mcc
Eritrea
01
mnc
Eritel

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

Not on file

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G on this network

2G
8cell towers

1 band

3G
1cell tower

Not on record

4G
0cell towers

Not on record

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Eritel
Operator
Eritrea Telecommunications Services Corporation
Region
Africa
Dialling code
—
Mobile Country Code
All 1 networks on MCC 657
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
What is a PLMN ID?
TADIG code
—
Technologies
2G1 band 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 2025-08-08

9

Cells

2

Location areas

13

Measurements

2025

First measured

GSM 2G889%
UMTS 3G111%

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 Eritel

Eritrea Telecommunications Services Corporation (Eritel), operating in Eritrea, is the sole provider of telecommunications services within the country. As a state-owned entity, Eritel holds a significant position in connecting Eritreans across the nation and to the rest of the world. Eritel's network is identified internationally by its Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 657 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 01. These codes are crucial for mobile devices connecting to the network and roaming agreements with other international carriers. In a country with limited competition, Eritel plays a vital role in providing mobile connectivity. Eritel's network infrastructure utilizes GSM technology, offering basic voice call and SMS services to subscribers. While internet access is available, it is important to note that penetration rates in Eritrea remain relatively low when compared to other African nations. This may be partly due to government control and infrastructure limitations. The cost of mobile services and devices may also play a role in access. Eritel faces the challenge of expanding its network infrastructure to enhance coverage and improve data speeds, potentially introducing 3G and 4G technologies in the future.

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