What are the MCC and MNC codes in Faroe Islands?
Every mobile network in Faroe Islands shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 288 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Faroe Islands SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +298, which is distinct from the MCC: 288 identifies the country inside the network, while +298 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Faroe Islands is coded FO / FRO / 234. This page lists 3 mobile networks operating in Faroe Islands, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Faroe Islands are Føroya Tele (74%), Nema (25%), TOSA (0%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | 01 | 28801 | Føroya Tele | Operational | 74% |
| 288 | 02 | 28802 | Nema | Operational | 25% |
| 288 | 03 | 28803 | TOSA Tosa Sp/F | Not operational | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Faroe Islands?
- Faroe Islands's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 288. Every SIM issued by a Faroe Islands network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Faroe Islands's country calling code?
- Faroe Islands's international dialling prefix is +298. Note that this is separate from the MCC (288): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Faroe Islands?
- This registry lists 3 mobile networks for Faroe Islands, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Faroe Islands PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 28801 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 288 (Faroe Islands) followed by 01 (Føroya Tele). 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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