What are the MCC and MNC codes in Saudi Arabia?
Every mobile network in Saudi Arabia shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 420 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Saudi Arabia SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +966, which is distinct from the MCC: 420 identifies the country inside the network, while +966 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Saudi Arabia is coded SA / SAU / 682. This page lists 6 mobile networks operating in Saudi Arabia, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Saudi Arabia are Mobily (30.6%), Zain SA (23.2%), Virgin Mobile (5.7%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420 | 01 | 42001 | Al Jawal (STC ) Saudi Telecom Company | Operational | — |
| 420 | 03 | 42003 | Mobily Etihad Etisalat Company | Operational | 30.6% |
| 420 | 04 | 42004 | Zain SA Zain Saudi Arabia | Operational | 23.2% |
| 420 | 05 | 42005 | Virgin Mobile Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia | Operational | 5.7% |
| 420 | 06 | 42006 | Lebara Mobile | Operational | — |
| 420 | 21 | 42021 | RGSM Saudi Railways GSM | Operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 420. Every SIM issued by a Saudi Arabia network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Saudi Arabia's country calling code?
- Saudi Arabia's international dialling prefix is +966. Note that this is separate from the MCC (420): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Saudi Arabia?
- This registry lists 6 mobile networks for Saudi Arabia, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Saudi Arabia PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 42001 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 420 (Saudi Arabia) followed by 01 (Al Jawal (STC )). 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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