What are the MCC and MNC codes in Qatar?
Every mobile network in Qatar shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 427 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Qatar SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +974, which is distinct from the MCC: 427 identifies the country inside the network, while +974 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Qatar is coded QA / QAT / 634. This page lists 3 mobile networks across 4 PLMN codes operating in Qatar, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 427 | 01 | 42701 | Ooredoo | Operational | — |
| 427 | 02 | 42702 | Vodafone Vodafone Qatar | Operational | — |
| 427 | 05, 06 | 42705, 42706 | Ministry of Interior | Operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Qatar?
- Qatar's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 427. Every SIM issued by a Qatar network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Qatar's country calling code?
- Qatar's international dialling prefix is +974. Note that this is separate from the MCC (427): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Qatar?
- This registry lists 3 operators for Qatar, covering 4 PLMN codes in total — including MNOs, MVNOs and reserved allocations.
- How do I read a Qatar PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 42701 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 427 (Qatar) followed by 01 (Ooredoo). 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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