What are the MCC and MNC codes in South Sudan?
Every mobile network in South Sudan shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 659 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a South Sudan SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +211, which is distinct from the MCC: 659 identifies the country inside the network, while +211 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 South Sudan is coded SS / SSD / 728. This page lists 5 mobile networks operating in South Sudan, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 659 | 02 | 65902 | MTN MTN South Sudan | Operational | — |
| 659 | 03 | 65903 | Gemtel | Operational | — |
| 659 | 04 | 65904 | Vivacell Network of the World (NOW) | Not operational | — |
| 659 | 06 | 65906 | Zain Zain South Sudan | Operational | — |
| 659 | 07 | 65907 | Sudani | Operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of South Sudan?
- South Sudan's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 659. Every SIM issued by a South Sudan network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is South Sudan's country calling code?
- South Sudan's international dialling prefix is +211. Note that this is separate from the MCC (659): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in South Sudan?
- This registry lists 5 mobile networks for South Sudan, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a South Sudan PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 65902 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 659 (South Sudan) followed by 02 (MTN). 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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