What are the MCC and MNC codes in Cyprus?
Every mobile network in Cyprus shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 280 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Cyprus SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +357, which is distinct from the MCC: 280 identifies the country inside the network, while +357 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Cyprus is coded CY / CYP / 196. This page lists 6 mobile networks operating in Cyprus, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Cyprus are Cytamobile-Vodafone (51%), Epic (28.7%), PrimeTel (10.8%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | 01 | 28001 | Cytamobile-Vodafone Cyprus Telecommunications Authority | Operational | 51% |
| 280 | 02 | 28002 | Cytamobile-Vodafone Cyprus Telecommunications Authority | Unknown | — |
| 280 | 10 | 28010 | Epic Monaco Telecom | Operational | 28.7% |
| 280 | 20 | 28020 | PrimeTel PrimeTel PLC | Operational | 10.8% |
| 280 | 22 | 28022 | lemontel Lemontel Ltd | Operational | 6.7% |
| 280 | 23 | 28023 | Vectone Mobile Mundio Mobile Cyprus Ltd. | Not operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Cyprus?
- Cyprus's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 280. Every SIM issued by a Cyprus network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Cyprus's country calling code?
- Cyprus's international dialling prefix is +357. Note that this is separate from the MCC (280): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Cyprus?
- This registry lists 6 mobile networks for Cyprus, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Cyprus PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 28001 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 280 (Cyprus) followed by 01 (Cytamobile-Vodafone). 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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