What are the MCC and MNC codes in Costa Rica?
Every mobile network in Costa Rica shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 712 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Costa Rica SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +506, which is distinct from the MCC: 712 identifies the country inside the network, while +506 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Costa Rica is coded CR / CRI / 188. This page lists 4 mobile networks across 5 PLMN codes operating in Costa Rica, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 712 | 01, 02 | 71201, 71202 | Kölbi ICE Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad | Operational | — |
| 712 | 03 | 71203 | Claro Claro CR Telecomunicaciones (Aló) | Operational | — |
| 712 | 04 | 71204 | Liberty Liberty Latin America | Operational | — |
| 712 | 20 | 71220 | fullmóvil Virtualis S.A. | Not operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Costa Rica?
- Costa Rica's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 712. Every SIM issued by a Costa Rica network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Costa Rica's country calling code?
- Costa Rica's international dialling prefix is +506. Note that this is separate from the MCC (712): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Costa Rica?
- This registry lists 4 operators for Costa Rica, covering 5 PLMN codes in total — including MNOs, MVNOs and reserved allocations.
- How do I read a Costa Rica PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 71201 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 712 (Costa Rica) followed by 01 (Kölbi ICE). 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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