What are the MCC and MNC codes in Kuwait?
Every mobile network in Kuwait shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 419 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Kuwait SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +965, which is distinct from the MCC: 419 identifies the country inside the network, while +965 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Kuwait is coded KW / KWT / 414. This page lists 3 mobile networks operating in Kuwait, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Kuwait are zain KW (42.6%), Ooredoo (39.2%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 419 | 02 | 41902 | zain KW Zain Kuwait | Operational | 42.6% |
| 419 | 03 | 41903 | Ooredoo National Mobile Telecommunications | Operational | 39.2% |
| 419 | 04 | 41904 | STC Saudi Telecom Company | Operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Kuwait?
- Kuwait's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 419. Every SIM issued by a Kuwait network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Kuwait's country calling code?
- Kuwait's international dialling prefix is +965. Note that this is separate from the MCC (419): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Kuwait?
- This registry lists 3 mobile networks for Kuwait, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Kuwait PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 41902 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 419 (Kuwait) followed by 02 (zain KW). 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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