Afghan mobile operators you can top up
Afghanistan has five main mobile networks: Roshan, AWCC (Afghan Wireless), Etisalat, Atoma (MTN) and Salaam. You can identify the network from the first two digits after +93 — for example, a number starting with 79 is Roshan and a number starting with 70 is AWCC.
Roshan (Telecom Development Company Afghanistan)
Roshan launched in 2003 and is one of Afghanistan’s largest mobile networks, with coverage across Kabul, major cities and many rural provinces. Roshan numbers usually start with 079 or 072.
Send Roshan top-up
Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC)
Afghan Wireless (AWCC) was the first mobile operator in Afghanistan, launching in 2002. It serves customers nationwide, and AWCC numbers usually start with 070 or 071.
Send AWCC top-up
Etisalat Afghanistan
Etisalat Afghanistan offers voice and mobile data across the country’s main cities and highways. Etisalat numbers usually start with 078 or 073.
Send Etisalat top-up
Atoma (formerly MTN Afghanistan)
Atoma is the new name of MTN Afghanistan: the same network, SIM cards and phone numbers under a new brand. It provides prepaid airtime and mobile internet across the country, and Atoma (MTN) numbers usually start with 077 or 076.
Send Atoma top-up
Salaam (Afghan Telecom)
Salaam is the mobile brand of Afghan Telecom, the national telecommunications company. Salaam numbers usually start with 074.
Send Salaam top-upWhich network is this Afghan number on?
Afghan mobile numbers are written as +93 followed by 9 digits that start with 7. The two digits after +93 identify the original network. Mobile number portability is limited in Afghanistan, so the prefix is a reliable guide — but if you’re unsure, ask the recipient which SIM they use.
When you type a number into our top-up form, we detect the network automatically and pre-select it for you.
| Starts with | Network |
|---|---|
| +93 0 / 00 | Roshan |
| +93 1 / 01 | Roshan |
| +93 2 / 02 | AWCC |
| +93 3 / 03 | AWCC |
| +93 4 / 04 | Etisalat |
| +93 5 / 05 | Etisalat |
| +93 6 / 06 | Atoma |
| +93 7 / 07 | Atoma |
| +93 8 / 08 | Salaam |