What are the MCC and MNC codes in Malta?
Every mobile network in Malta shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 278 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Malta SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +356, which is distinct from the MCC: 278 identifies the country inside the network, while +356 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Malta is coded MT / MLT / 470. This page lists 5 mobile networks operating in Malta, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Malta are Epic (48.6%), GO (39.7%), Melita (24.6%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278 | 01 | 27801 | Epic | Operational | 48.6% |
| 278 | 11 | 27811 | YOM Ltd. | Not operational | — |
| 278 | 21 | 27821 | GO Mobile Communications Limited | Operational | 39.7% |
| 278 | 30 | 27830 | GO Mobile Communications Limited | Unknown | — |
| 278 | 77 | 27877 | Melita | Operational | 24.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Malta?
- Malta's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 278. Every SIM issued by a Malta network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Malta's country calling code?
- Malta's international dialling prefix is +356. Note that this is separate from the MCC (278): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Malta?
- This registry lists 5 mobile networks for Malta, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Malta PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 27801 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 278 (Malta) followed by 01 (Epic). 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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