What are the MCC and MNC codes in Zambia?
Every mobile network in Zambia shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 645 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Zambia SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +260, which is distinct from the MCC: 645 identifies the country inside the network, while +260 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Zambia is coded ZM / ZMB / 894. This page lists 4 mobile networks operating in Zambia, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Zambia are MTN (45.9%), Airtel (41.7%), ZAMTEL (12.4%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 645 | 01 | 64501 | Airtel Bharti Airtel | Operational | 41.7% |
| 645 | 02 | 64502 | MTN MTN Group | Operational | 45.9% |
| 645 | 03 | 64503 | ZAMTEL Zambia Telecommunications Company Ltd | Operational | 12.4% |
| 645 | 07 | 64507 | Liquid Telecom Zambia Limited | Unknown | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Zambia?
- Zambia's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 645. Every SIM issued by a Zambia network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Zambia's country calling code?
- Zambia's international dialling prefix is +260. Note that this is separate from the MCC (645): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Zambia?
- This registry lists 4 mobile networks for Zambia, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Zambia PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 64501 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 645 (Zambia) followed by 01 (Airtel). 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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