What are the MCC and MNC codes in Botswana?
Every mobile network in Botswana shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 652 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Botswana SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +267, which is distinct from the MCC: 652 identifies the country inside the network, while +267 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Botswana is coded BW / BWA / 072. This page lists 3 mobile networks operating in Botswana, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 652 | 01 | 65201 | Mascom Mascom Wireless (Pty) Limited | Operational | — |
| 652 | 02 | 65202 | Orange Orange (Botswana) Pty Limited | Operational | — |
| 652 | 04 | 65204 | beMobile Botswana Telecommunications Corporation | Operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Botswana?
- Botswana's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 652. Every SIM issued by a Botswana network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Botswana's country calling code?
- Botswana's international dialling prefix is +267. Note that this is separate from the MCC (652): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Botswana?
- This registry lists 3 mobile networks for Botswana, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Botswana PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 65201 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 652 (Botswana) followed by 01 (Mascom). 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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