What are the MCC and MNC codes in Portugal?
Every mobile network in Portugal shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 268 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Portugal SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +351, which is distinct from the MCC: 268 identifies the country inside the network, while +351 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Portugal is coded PT / PRT / 620. This page lists 14 mobile networks across 15 PLMN codes operating in Portugal, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Portugal are NOS (34.8%), MEO (32.4%), Vodafone (25.7%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 01 | 26801 | Vodafone Vodafone Portugal | Operational | 25.7% |
| 268 | 02 | 26802 | DIGI Digi Portugal, Lda. | Unknown | 4.5% |
| 268 | 03 | 26803 | NOS NOS Comunicações | Operational | 34.8% |
| 268 | 04 | 26804 | LycaMobile | Operational | — |
| 268 | 05 | 26805 | Oniway - Inforcomunicaçôes, S.A. | Not operational | — |
| 268 | 06, 80 | 26806, 26880 | MEO MEO - Serviços de Comunicações e Multimédia, S.A. | Operational | 32.4% |
| 268 | 07 | 26807 | Sumamovil Portugal, S.A. | Unknown | — |
| 268 | 08 | 26808 | MEO MEO - Serviços de Comunicações e Multimédia, S.A. | Unknown | — |
| 268 | 11 | 26811 | Compatel, Limited | Unknown | — |
| 268 | 12 | 26812 | Infraestruturas de Portugal, S.A. | Operational | — |
| 268 | 13 | 26813 | G9Telecom, S.A. | Unknown | — |
| 268 | 21 | 26821 | Zapp Zapp Portugal | Not operational | — |
| 268 | 91 | 26891 | Vodafone Vodafone Portugal | Unknown | — |
| 268 | 93 | 26893 | NOS NOS Comunicações | Not operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Portugal?
- Portugal's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 268. Every SIM issued by a Portugal network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Portugal's country calling code?
- Portugal's international dialling prefix is +351. Note that this is separate from the MCC (268): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Portugal?
- This registry lists 14 operators for Portugal, covering 15 PLMN codes in total — including MNOs, MVNOs and reserved allocations.
- How do I read a Portugal PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 26801 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 268 (Portugal) 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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