What are the MCC and MNC codes in Sao Tome and Principe?
Every mobile network in Sao Tome and Principe shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 626 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Sao Tome and Principe SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +239, which is distinct from the MCC: 626 identifies the country inside the network, while +239 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Sao Tome and Principe is coded ST / STP / 678. This page lists 2 mobile networks operating in Sao Tome and Principe, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 01 | 62601 | CSTmovel Companhia Santomense de Telecomunicações | Operational | — |
| 626 | 02 | 62602 | Unitel STP Unitel São Tomé and Príncipe | Operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Sao Tome and Principe?
- Sao Tome and Principe's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 626. Every SIM issued by a Sao Tome and Principe network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Sao Tome and Principe's country calling code?
- Sao Tome and Principe's international dialling prefix is +239. Note that this is separate from the MCC (626): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Sao Tome and Principe?
- This registry lists 2 mobile networks for Sao Tome and Principe, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Sao Tome and Principe PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 62601 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 626 (Sao Tome and Principe) followed by 01 (CSTmovel). 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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