Airtel - Malawi

Airtel (Malawi) uses 1 GSM band and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Airtel (Malawi). See the tables below for details.

Airtel Malawi is the leading provider of mobile services in Malawi, offering a range of services including prepaid, postpaid, and 4G networks. Here are some key details about the mobile network:

1. Services Offered:

   • Prepaid: Allows users to recharge their mobile accounts online.
   • Postpaid: Enables users to pay their mobile bills online.
   • 4G Services: Provides high-speed internet connectivity.

2. Recharge and Payment Options:

   • Users can recharge their prepaid mobile accounts and pay their postpaid bills online through the Airtel Malawi website.

3. Additional Features:

   • The network offers the "Kutapa" service, which allows users to buy PaNet bundles on credit.
   • Airtel MONEY is a mobile money service that enables simple, secure, and instant money transactions without the need for short codes or data changes.

4. Coverage and Roaming:

   • Airtel Malawi has the widest coverage network in Africa, allowing users to roam with the One Airtel Roaming Bundle in 14 countries.

5. Company Information:

   • Airtel Malawi Plc was founded in 1998 and became Malawi’s second mobile service provider with the launch of a GSM network in October 1999.
   • The company is listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange and has a significant market capitalization.

6. Infrastructure Upgrades:

   • Airtel Malawi began rolling out a GPRS upgrade across its infrastructure in 2006, with a commercial launch of the service in October 2007.

Overall, Airtel Malawi provides a comprehensive range of mobile services, including high-speed internet, mobile money solutions, and extensive coverage both domestically and internationally.

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