What are the MCC and MNC codes in Eritrea?
Every mobile network in Eritrea shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 657 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Eritrea SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +291, which is distinct from the MCC: 657 identifies the country inside the network, while +291 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Eritrea is coded ER / ERI / 232. This page lists 1 mobile network operating in Eritrea, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 657 | 01 | 65701 | Eritel Eritrea Telecommunications Services Corporation | Operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Eritrea?
- Eritrea's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 657. Every SIM issued by a Eritrea network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Eritrea's country calling code?
- Eritrea's international dialling prefix is +291. Note that this is separate from the MCC (657): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Eritrea?
- This registry lists 1 mobile network for Eritrea, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Eritrea PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 65701 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 657 (Eritrea) followed by 01 (Eritel). 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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