What are the MCC and MNC codes in Nigeria?
Every mobile network in Nigeria shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 621 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Nigeria SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +234, which is distinct from the MCC: 621 identifies the country inside the network, while +234 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Nigeria is coded NG / NGA / 566. This page lists 11 mobile networks operating in Nigeria, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Nigeria are MTN (39.7%), Airtel (26.8%), Glo (26.7%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 621 | 00 | 62100 | Capcom | Not operational | — |
| 621 | 20 | 62120 | Airtel Bharti Airtel Limited | Operational | 26.8% |
| 621 | 22 | 62122 | InterC InterC Network Ltd. | Operational | — |
| 621 | 24 | 62124 | Spectranet | Operational | — |
| 621 | 25 | 62125 | Visafone Visafone Communications Ltd. | Not operational | — |
| 621 | 26 | 62126 | Swift | Operational | — |
| 621 | 27 | 62127 | Smile Smile Communications Nigeria | Operational | — |
| 621 | 30 | 62130 | MTN MTN Nigeria Communications Limited | Operational | 39.7% |
| 621 | 40 | 62140 | Ntel Nigerian Mobile Telecommunications Limited | Operational | — |
| 621 | 50 | 62150 | Glo Globacom Ltd | Operational | 26.7% |
| 621 | 60 | 62160 | 9mobile Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd. | Operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Nigeria?
- Nigeria's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 621. Every SIM issued by a Nigeria network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Nigeria's country calling code?
- Nigeria's international dialling prefix is +234. Note that this is separate from the MCC (621): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Nigeria?
- This registry lists 11 mobile networks for Nigeria, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Nigeria PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 62100 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 621 (Nigeria) followed by 00 (Capcom). 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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