---
title: "Gemtel: MCC 659 MNC 03"
mcc: "659"
mnc: "03"
plmn: "65903"
brand: "Gemtel"
operator: "Gemtel"
country: "South Sudan"
country_iso: "SS"
region: "Africa"
technologies: ["2G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/659_03"
---

# Gemtel: MCC 659, MNC 03 (South Sudan)

**Gemtel** is a mobile network in [South Sudan](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/south_sudan.md) (Africa), identified by MCC **659** and MNC **03**: PLMN ID 65903, also written 659-03 or 659 03. It runs 2G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 659 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 03 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 65903 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | Gemtel |
| Operator | Gemtel |
| Country | South Sudan (SS) |
| Region | Africa |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_1800.md), [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.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 Gemtel

Gemtel, operating in South Sudan, is a mobile network identified by its unique Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 659 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 03. This combination, 659 03, serves as Gemtel's digital fingerprint within the global telecommunications network, allowing mobile devices to connect to its services and roam effectively. South Sudan, a country located in central Africa, boasts a challenging yet evolving telecommunications landscape. Gemtel strives to provide connectivity to its citizens, competing with other networks in the region to offer essential services like voice calls, SMS messaging, and increasingly, mobile data.

In South Sudan's expanding mobile market, Gemtel faces competition while also playing a vital role in connecting communities. While specific details on Gemtel’s coverage footprint and technological advancements are often subject to change, its MCC/MNC code remains a constant identifier, essential for network operation. Keeping pace with technological advancements, Gemtel is committed to enhancing its network infrastructure, bringing improved service and coverage for the people of South Sudan. Like other network operators, Gemtel is working to expand mobile broadband access, in order to boost socio-economic opportunities throughout South Sudan.

## Other networks in South Sudan

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 659 | 02 | [MTN](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/659_02.md) | SSDMN |
| 659 | 04 | [Vivacell](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/659_04.md) | — |
| 659 | 06 | [Zain](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/659_06.md) | SSDZS |
| 659 | 07 | [Sudani](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/659_07.md) | — |

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