What are the MCC and MNC codes in Ireland?
Every mobile network in Ireland shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 272 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Ireland SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +353, which is distinct from the MCC: 272 identifies the country inside the network, while +353 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Ireland is coded IE / IRL / 372. This page lists 14 mobile networks across 16 PLMN codes operating in Ireland, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Ireland are 3 (60.9%), Vodafone (25.8%), Eir (19.2%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | 01 | 27201 | Vodafone Vodafone Ireland | Operational | 25.8% |
| 272 | 02, 05 | 27202, 27205 | 3 Hutchison 3G Ireland limited | Operational | 60.9% |
| 272 | 03, 07 | 27203, 27207 | Eir Eir Group plc | Operational | 19.2% |
| 272 | 04 | 27204 | Access Telecom | Unknown | — |
| 272 | 08 | 27208 | Eir Eir Group plc | Unknown | — |
| 272 | 09 | 27209 | Clever Communications Ltd. | Not operational | — |
| 272 | 11 | 27211 | Tesco Mobile Liffey Telecom | Operational | — |
| 272 | 13 | 27213 | Lycamobile | Operational | — |
| 272 | 15 | 27215 | Virgin Mobile UPC | Operational | — |
| 272 | 16 | 27216 | Carphone Warehouse | Operational | — |
| 272 | 17 | 27217 | 3 Hutchison 3G Ireland limited | Unknown | — |
| 272 | 18 | 27218 | Cubic Telecom Limited | Operational | — |
| 272 | 21 | 27221 | Net Feasa Limited | Operational | — |
| 272 | 68 | 27268 | Office of the Government Chief Information Officer | Unknown | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Ireland?
- Ireland's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 272. Every SIM issued by a Ireland network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Ireland's country calling code?
- Ireland's international dialling prefix is +353. Note that this is separate from the MCC (272): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Ireland?
- This registry lists 14 operators for Ireland, covering 16 PLMN codes in total — including MNOs, MVNOs and reserved allocations.
- How do I read a Ireland PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 27201 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 272 (Ireland) followed by 01 (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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