What are the MCC and MNC codes in Ethiopia?
Every mobile network in Ethiopia shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 636 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Ethiopia SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +251, which is distinct from the MCC: 636 identifies the country inside the network, while +251 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Ethiopia is coded ET / ETH / 231. This page lists 1 mobile network operating in Ethiopia, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 636 | 01 | 63601 | MTN Ethio Telecom | Operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 636. Every SIM issued by a Ethiopia network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Ethiopia's country calling code?
- Ethiopia's international dialling prefix is +251. Note that this is separate from the MCC (636): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Ethiopia?
- This registry lists 1 mobile network for Ethiopia, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Ethiopia PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 63601 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 636 (Ethiopia) followed by 01 (MTN). 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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