What are the MCC and MNC codes in Somalia?
Every mobile network in Somalia shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 637 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Somalia SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +252, which is distinct from the MCC: 637 identifies the country inside the network, while +252 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Somalia is coded SO / SOM / 706. This page lists 12 mobile networks operating in Somalia, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Somalia are Hormuud (41.1%), Telcom (17.3%), Telesom (13.8%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 637 | 01 | 63701 | Telesom | Operational | 13.8% |
| 637 | 04 | 63704 | Somafone Somafone FZLLC | Operational | 3.5% |
| 637 | 10 | 63710 | Nationlink NationLink Telecom | Operational | 12.3% |
| 637 | 20 | 63720 | SOMNET | Operational | — |
| 637 | 30 | 63730 | Golis Golis Telecom Somalia | Operational | 4.1% |
| 637 | 50 | 63750 | Hormuud Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc | Operational | 41.1% |
| 637 | 57 | 63757 | UNITEL UNITEL S.a.r.l. | Operational | — |
| 637 | 60 | 63760 | Nationlink Nationlink Telecom | Operational | 12.3% |
| 637 | 67 | 63767 | Horntel Group HTG Group Somalia | Operational | — |
| 637 | 70 | 63770 | Onkod Telecom Ltd. | Not operational | — |
| 637 | 71 | 63771 | Somtel | Operational | 7.9% |
| 637 | 82 | 63782 | Telcom Telcom Somalia | Operational | 17.3% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Somalia?
- Somalia's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 637. Every SIM issued by a Somalia network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Somalia's country calling code?
- Somalia's international dialling prefix is +252. Note that this is separate from the MCC (637): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Somalia?
- This registry lists 12 mobile networks for Somalia, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Somalia PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 63701 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 637 (Somalia) followed by 01 (Telesom). 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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