What are the MCC and MNC codes in Madagascar?
Every mobile network in Madagascar shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 646 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Madagascar SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +261, which is distinct from the MCC: 646 identifies the country inside the network, while +261 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Madagascar is coded MG / MDG / 450. This page lists 5 mobile networks operating in Madagascar, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Madagascar are Airtel (40.1%), Telma (31%), Orange (29%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 646 | 01 | 64601 | Airtel Bharti Airtel | Operational | 40.1% |
| 646 | 02 | 64602 | Orange Orange Madagascar S.A. | Operational | 29% |
| 646 | 03 | 64603 | Sacel Sacel Madagascar S.A. | Not operational | — |
| 646 | 04 | 64604 | Telma Telma Mobile S.A. | Operational | 31% |
| 646 | 05 | 64605 | BIP / blueline Gulfsat Madagascar S.A. | Operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Madagascar?
- Madagascar's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 646. Every SIM issued by a Madagascar network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Madagascar's country calling code?
- Madagascar's international dialling prefix is +261. Note that this is separate from the MCC (646): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Madagascar?
- This registry lists 5 mobile networks for Madagascar, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Madagascar PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 64601 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 646 (Madagascar) followed by 01 (Airtel). 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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