What are the MCC and MNC codes in United Arab Emirates?
Every mobile network in United Arab Emirates shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 424 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a United Arab Emirates SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +971, which is distinct from the MCC: 424 identifies the country inside the network, while +971 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 United Arab Emirates is coded AE / ARE / 784. This page lists 2 mobile networks operating in United Arab Emirates, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in United Arab Emirates are Etisalat (57.8%), du (42.2%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | 02 | 42402 | Etisalat Emirates Telecom Corp | Operational | 57.8% |
| 424 | 03 | 42403 | du Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company | Operational | 42.2% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of United Arab Emirates?
- United Arab Emirates's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 424. Every SIM issued by a United Arab Emirates network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is United Arab Emirates's country calling code?
- United Arab Emirates's international dialling prefix is +971. Note that this is separate from the MCC (424): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in United Arab Emirates?
- This registry lists 2 mobile networks for United Arab Emirates, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a United Arab Emirates PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 42402 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 424 (United Arab Emirates) followed by 02 (Etisalat). 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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