What are the MCC and MNC codes in Zimbabwe?
Every mobile network in Zimbabwe shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 648 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Zimbabwe SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +263, which is distinct from the MCC: 648 identifies the country inside the network, while +263 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Zimbabwe is coded ZW / ZWE / 716. This page lists 3 mobile networks operating in Zimbabwe, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Zimbabwe are Econet (73.8%), Telecel (24.4%), Net*One (1.8%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 648 | 01 | 64801 | Net*One Net*One Cellular (Pvt) Ltd | Operational | 1.8% |
| 648 | 03 | 64803 | Telecel Telecel Zimbabwe (PVT) Ltd | Operational | 24.4% |
| 648 | 04 | 64804 | Econet Econet Wireless | Operational | 73.8% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 648. Every SIM issued by a Zimbabwe network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Zimbabwe's country calling code?
- Zimbabwe's international dialling prefix is +263. Note that this is separate from the MCC (648): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Zimbabwe?
- This registry lists 3 mobile networks for Zimbabwe, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Zimbabwe PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 64801 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 648 (Zimbabwe) followed by 01 (Net*One). 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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