What are the MCC and MNC codes in Sierra Leone?
Every mobile network in Sierra Leone shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 619 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Sierra Leone SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +232, which is distinct from the MCC: 619 identifies the country inside the network, while +232 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Sierra Leone is coded SL / SLE / 694. This page lists 9 mobile networks across 11 PLMN codes operating in Sierra Leone, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Sierra Leone are Africell (362.5%), Africell (362.5%), Comium (81.3%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 619 | 01 | 61901 | Orange Orange SL Limited | Operational | 80.5% |
| 619 | 02 | 61902 | Africell Lintel Sierra Leone Limited | Unknown | 362.5% |
| 619 | 03, 05 | 61903, 61905 | Africell Lintel Sierra Leone Limited | Operational | 362.5% |
| 619 | 04 | 61904 | Comium Comium (Sierra Leone) Ltd. | Not operational | 81.3% |
| 619 | 06 | 61906 | SierraTel Sierra Leone Telephony | Operational | — |
| 619 | 07 | 61907 | Qcell Sierra Leone | Unknown | — |
| 619 | 09 | 61909 | Smart Mobile InterGroup Telecom SL | Operational | — |
| 619 | 25 | 61925 | Mobitel | Reserved | — |
| 619 | 40, 50 | 61940, 61950 | Datatel (SL) Ltd. | Unknown | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Sierra Leone?
- Sierra Leone's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 619. Every SIM issued by a Sierra Leone network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Sierra Leone's country calling code?
- Sierra Leone's international dialling prefix is +232. Note that this is separate from the MCC (619): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Sierra Leone?
- This registry lists 9 operators for Sierra Leone, covering 11 PLMN codes in total — including MNOs, MVNOs and reserved allocations.
- How do I read a Sierra Leone PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 61901 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 619 (Sierra Leone) followed by 01 (Orange). 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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