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Mobile Network Codes (MNC)

Every mobile network (GSM, CDMA, UMTS, etc.) has a unique 5 or 6 digit number called a MNC (Mobile Network Code) that identifies the network. The ITU-T E.212 defines all MNC's and Country Codes, and is updated to reflect changes. The last update was Annex to ITU Operational Bulletin No. 901 – 1.II.2008 and can be downloaded here: E.212 (2008)

The first 3 numbers of the MNC is the Mobile Country Code (MCC), and is the same for all operators in a country (ex: 310 and 311 are the Country Codes for the USA).

The next 2 or 3 numbers is the operator specific code (ex: T-Mobile USA has a MNC 310800) Usually operators have only one MNC, but in large countries, like the USA, an operator may have different MNCs in different regions.

MNC Calculator

Enter the 5 or 6 digit MNC below (or only the 3 digit Country Code) and the network name will be returned (values taken from: Annex to ITU Operational Bulletin No. 901 – 1.II.2008 )