What are the MCC and MNC codes in Afghanistan?
Every mobile network in Afghanistan shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 412 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Afghanistan SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +93, which is distinct from the MCC: 412 identifies the country inside the network, while +93 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Afghanistan is coded AF / AFG / 004. This page lists 6 mobile networks across 7 PLMN codes operating in Afghanistan, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Afghanistan are Roshan (23.8%), Etisalat (23.8%), Salaam (8.8%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 412 | 01 | 41201 | AWCC Afghan Wireless Communication Company | Operational | — |
| 412 | 20 | 41220 | Roshan Telecom Development Company Afghanistan Ltd. | Operational | 23.8% |
| 412 | 40 | 41240 | MTN MTN Group Afghanistan | Operational | — |
| 412 | 50 | 41250 | Etisalat Etisalat Afghanistan | Operational | 23.8% |
| 412 | 55 | 41255 | WASEL WASEL Afghanistan | Operational | — |
| 412 | 80, 88 | 41280, 41288 | Salaam Afghan Telecom | Operational | 8.8% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Afghanistan?
- Afghanistan's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 412. Every SIM issued by a Afghanistan network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Afghanistan's country calling code?
- Afghanistan's international dialling prefix is +93. Note that this is separate from the MCC (412): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Afghanistan?
- This registry lists 6 operators for Afghanistan, covering 7 PLMN codes in total — including MNOs, MVNOs and reserved allocations.
- How do I read a Afghanistan PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 41201 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 412 (Afghanistan) followed by 01 (AWCC). The first three digits are always the country's MCC; the remaining two or three digits are the network's MNC.
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