What are the MCC and MNC codes in Bulgaria?
Every mobile network in Bulgaria shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 284 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Bulgaria SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +359, which is distinct from the MCC: 284 identifies the country inside the network, while +359 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Bulgaria is coded BG / BGR / 100. This page lists 7 mobile networks operating in Bulgaria, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Bulgaria are A1 BG (49.4%), Vivacom (42%), Yettel (40.1%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | 01 | 28401 | A1 BG A1 Bulgaria | Operational | 49.4% |
| 284 | 03 | 28403 | Vivacom BTC | Operational | 42% |
| 284 | 05 | 28405 | Yettel Yettel Bulgaria | Operational | 40.1% |
| 284 | 07 | 28407 | НКЖИ НАЦИОНАЛНА КОМПАНИЯ ЖЕЛЕЗОПЪТНА ИНФРАСТРУКТУРА | Operational | — |
| 284 | 09 | 28409 | COMPATEL LIMITED | Not operational | — |
| 284 | 11 | 28411 | Bulsatcom | Operational | — |
| 284 | 13 | 28413 | Ти.ком Ti.com JSC | Operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Bulgaria?
- Bulgaria's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 284. Every SIM issued by a Bulgaria network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Bulgaria's country calling code?
- Bulgaria's international dialling prefix is +359. Note that this is separate from the MCC (284): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Bulgaria?
- This registry lists 7 mobile networks for Bulgaria, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Bulgaria PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 28401 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 284 (Bulgaria) followed by 01 (A1 BG). 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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