What are the MCC and MNC codes in South Africa?
Every mobile network in South Africa shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 655 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a South Africa SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +27, which is distinct from the MCC: 655 identifies the country inside the network, while +27 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 South Africa is coded ZA / ZAF / 710. This page lists 37 mobile networks across 39 PLMN codes operating in South Africa, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in South Africa are Vodacom (50.7%), MTN (30.2%), MTN (30.2%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 655 | 01 | 65501 | Vodacom | Operational | 50.7% |
| 655 | 02 | 65502 | Telkom Telkom SA SOC Ltd | Operational | 4.2% |
| 655 | 03 | 65503 | Telkom Telkom SA SOC Ltd | Unknown | 4.2% |
| 655 | 04 | 65504 | Sasol (Pty) Ltd. | Not operational | — |
| 655 | 05 | 65505 | Telkom SA Ltd | Unknown | 4.2% |
| 655 | 06 | 65506 | Sentech (Pty) Ltd | Operational | — |
| 655 | 07 | 65507 | Cell C Cell C (Pty) Ltd | Operational | 15% |
| 655 | 10 | 65510 | MTN MTN Group | Operational | 30.2% |
| 655 | 11 | 65511 | South African Police Service Gauteng | Not operational | — |
| 655 | 12 | 65512 | MTN MTN Group | Unknown | 30.2% |
| 655 | 13 | 65513 | Neotel Neotel Pty Ltd | Not operational | — |
| 655 | 14 | 65514 | Neotel Neotel Pty Ltd | Operational | — |
| 655 | 16 | 65516 | Phoenix System Integration (Pty) Ltd | Not operational | — |
| 655 | 17 | 65517 | Sishen Iron Ore Company (Ltd) Pty | Not operational | — |
| 655 | 19 | 65519 | rain Wireless Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd | Operational | — |
| 655 | 21 | 65521 | Cape Town Metropolitan Council | Not operational | — |
| 655 | 24 | 65524 | SMSPortal (Pty) Ltd. | Unknown | — |
| 655 | 25 | 65525 | Wirels Connect | Unknown | — |
| 655 | 27 | 65527 | A to Z Vaal Industrial Supplies Pty Ltd | Unknown | — |
| 655 | 28 | 65528 | Hymax Talking Solutions (Pty) Ltd | Unknown | — |
| 655 | 30 | 65530 | Bokamoso Consortium | Operational | — |
| 655 | 31 | 65531 | Karabo Telecoms (Pty) Ltd. | Operational | — |
| 655 | 32 | 65532 | Ilizwi Telecommunications | Operational | — |
| 655 | 33 | 65533 | Thinta Thinta Telecommunications Pty Ltd | Operational | — |
| 655 | 34 | 65534 | Bokone Telecoms Pty Ltd | Unknown | — |
| 655 | 35 | 65535 | Kingdom Communications Pty Ltd | Unknown | — |
| 655 | 36 | 65536 | Amatole Telecommunications Pty Ltd | Unknown | — |
| 655 | 38, 73, 74 | 65538, 65573, 65574 | rain Wireless Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd | Unknown | — |
| 655 | 41 | 65541 | South African Police Service | Not operational | — |
| 655 | 46 | 65546 | SMS Cellular Services (Pty) Ltd | Operational | — |
| 655 | 50 | 65550 | Ericsson South Africa (Pty) Ltd | Unknown | — |
| 655 | 51 | 65551 | Integrat (Pty) Ltd | Unknown | — |
| 655 | 53 | 65553 | Lycamobile Lycamobile (Pty) Ltd | Unknown | — |
| 655 | 65 | 65565 | Vodacom Pty Ltd | Unknown | — |
| 655 | 75 | 65575 | ACSA Airports Company South Africa | Not operational | — |
| 655 | 76 | 65576 | Comsol Networks (Pty) Ltd | Operational | — |
| 655 | 77 | 65577 | Umoja Connect One Telecom (Pty) Ltd | Unknown | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of South Africa?
- South Africa's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 655. Every SIM issued by a South Africa network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is South Africa's country calling code?
- South Africa's international dialling prefix is +27. Note that this is separate from the MCC (655): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in South Africa?
- This registry lists 37 operators for South Africa, covering 39 PLMN codes in total — including MNOs, MVNOs and reserved allocations.
- How do I read a South Africa PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 65501 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 655 (South Africa) followed by 01 (Vodacom). 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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