Look up the MCC and MNC behind a mobile number and see which country and network issued it.
Enter a mobile number to see its MCC and MNC, the network and the country. It is free, with no signup.
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An MCC and MNC lookup finds the mobile country code and mobile network code of a mobile network. The MCC has three digits and names a country, and the MNC has two or three digits and names a network in it. 1Lookup's free lookup reads them for a mobile number outside the US and Canada and shows the network and country.
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You can find the MCC and MNC of a number in under a minute.
Enter a mobile number with its country code.
Type it in international format, such as +44 7700 900123. Numbers from the US and Canada are named by an OCN and return no MCC or MNC.
Read the two codes.
The MCC is three digits and names the country. The MNC is two or three digits and names the network inside it.
Read the network and country beside them.
The result shows the network the range was issued to, the country and the number type, so the codes come with their names.
Check the current network if the number may have moved.
The codes name the network the range was first issued to. A free account shows the network the number is on now.
Need this at scale? HLR Lookup API
Ask the network itself: whether a mobile number is connected, which network it is on now and which MCC and MNC that is.
An MCC and an MNC together name one mobile network, and they are the start of every SIM's identity.
The mobile country code (MCC) is three digits and names a country. The mobile network code (MNC) is two or three digits and names a network inside it. Paired as an MCC and MNC, they uniquely identify a mobile network operator. They are the first five or six digits of the IMSI, the subscriber identity stored on a SIM that tells a network who a user is.
The standard behind them is ITU-T Recommendation E.212, whose version 06/24 is in force. The first digit of an MCC names the world region, so every code starting with 2 is in Europe and every code starting with 4 is in Asia or the Middle East. Large countries can hold more than one MCC: the United Kingdom has 234 and 235, and the United States has seven, from 310 to 316.
A phone number does not contain its own MCC and MNC, because a phone number and an IMSI are different identities. A lookup connects them by reading the range a number was issued from and returning the codes of the network that range belongs to. That is what this free tool does for a mobile number outside the US and Canada.
The codes name the network a range was first issued to, not always the network the number sits on today. A number that was ported to another network keeps its digits, so a live check is needed for the current one. The tool says so and shows where to look.
The HLR lookup API returns the live network and status of a mobile number.
When you need the network a number is on now, and whether it is switched on, the API asks the mobile network itself and returns the live carrier, status and roaming state. See the HLR lookup API. To see whether a mobile number moved to another network, use our free MNP checker. To find the carrier of a US or Canada number, use our free OCN lookup. To see whether a number is mobile, use our free mobile number checker. To see the carrier of any number, use our free carrier lookup.
An MCC and MNC lookup returns these fields, and each one answers a different question.
This is an invented result for a made-up number, laid out the way a lookup comes back. The first six fields are free on this page, and a free account opens the rest.
- MCC (country code)234
- MNC (network code)15
- MCC-MNC23415
- NetworkExample Mobile Ltd
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- Number typeMobile
Opens with a free trial
- Current networkAfter a port
- Connected statusLive or not
- RoamingNetwork and country
MCC (country code)
The mobile country code: three digits that name the country, here the United Kingdom.
MNC (network code)
The mobile network code: two or three digits that name the network inside that country.
MCC-MNC
The two codes written together, the form most logs and roaming records use.
Network
The name of the network the range was first issued to.
Country
The country the number belongs to, read from its country code.
Number type
Mobile, landline, VoIP and so on. Only mobile numbers have an MCC and MNC to show.
Current network
The network the number is on now, which differs from the original when the number was ported.
Connected status
Whether the handset is switched on and reachable at this moment.
Roaming
The network and country the handset is on when it is roaming.
The lookup takes three steps and reads the range the number was issued from.
You enter a mobile number.
Type or paste it in international format with its country code. The lookup works for numbers outside the US and Canada, where networks are named by MCC and MNC.
We read the number's range.
1Lookup classifies the number and reads the codes of the network its range was issued to, with the network's name and the country.
You read the codes and the names.
See the MCC, the MNC, the two together, the network, the country and the number type. A free account shows the network the number is on now and whether it is switched on.
An MCC and MNC lookup reads the range a number was issued from, not the SIM it sits in.
This is the path one lookup takes. A phone number and a SIM's identity are different numbers, so the lookup connects them through the range the number belongs to.
- You enter the numberIn international format, with its country code.
- Its range is foundThe number is matched to the range it was issued from, in its own country.
- The network's codes are readThe MCC and MNC of the network that range belongs to, with its name and country.
- You get the resultThe codes and their names. The current network after a port and the live status need a free account.
The MCC and MNC are the first five or six digits of a mobile subscriber's IMSI.
The IMSI is usually 15 digits and can be shorter. It is the number that identifies a user to a cellular network, and it is stored on the SIM. This is how it splits.
| Part | Digits | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|
| MCC, the mobile country code | 3 | The country |
| MNC, the mobile network code | 2 or 3 | The network inside that country |
| MSIN, the subscriber number | Usually 9 to 10 | One subscriber on that network |
Source: Wikipedia, International mobile subscriber identity.
The first digit of an MCC names the world region, and 1 and 8 are not used.
ITU-T Recommendation E.212 sets the regions. A code that starts with 2 is a European network, and a code that starts with 9 is not tied to a country at all.
| First digit | Region | Example MCC |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Test networks | 001 |
| 2 | Europe | 234, the United Kingdom |
| 3 | North America and the Caribbean | 310, the United States |
| 4 | Asia and the Middle East | 425, Israel |
| 5 | Australia and Oceania | 505, Australia |
| 6 | Africa | 621, Nigeria |
| 7 | South and Central America | 724, Brazil |
| 9 | Worldwide: satellite, aircraft, ships and Antarctica | None tied to a country |
Source: Wikipedia, Mobile country code.
The United States holds seven MCCs, and each of the other 16 countries here holds one or two.
A large country can hold several MCCs, and a code can be shared by neighbouring territories. This table lists the codes that have networks in service, for seventeen countries.
| Country | MCCs | Codes held |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316 | 7 |
| United Kingdom | 234, 235 | 2 |
| Japan | 440, 441 | 2 |
| India | 404, 405 | 2 |
| Australia | 505 | 1 |
| Brazil | 724 | 1 |
| Canada | 302 | 1 |
| China | 460 | 1 |
| France | 208 | 1 |
| Germany | 262 | 1 |
| Israel | 425 | 1 |
| Italy | 222 | 1 |
| Mexico | 334 | 1 |
| Nigeria | 621 | 1 |
| South Africa | 655 | 1 |
| Spain | 214 | 1 |
| United Arab Emirates | 424 | 1 |
Source: Wikipedia, Mobile country code.
A two-digit and a three-digit MNC are different codes, so MNC 01 is not MNC 001.
The length of an MNC is part of the code, and the MCC decides which length applies. Together the MCC and MNC name one operator.
| Style | MNC digits | Written together | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| European standard | 2 | 00101 | MCC 001 and MNC 01 |
| North American standard | 3 | 001001 | MCC 001 and MNC 001, a different code from MNC 01 |
| Either style | 2 or 3 | MCC plus MNC | The pair names one operator, so an MNC alone does not name a network |
Source: Wikipedia, Mobile country code.
The official list of codes is often incomplete, so a lookup reads the number itself.
The ITU publishes the list of network codes in its Operational Bulletin, and the list depends on national authorities sending in their changes. A lookup on one number does not depend on a list being complete.
| Question | A published code list | A lookup on one number |
|---|---|---|
| What do you need? | A code you already have | A phone number |
| Where does the answer come from? | The ITU's published list | The range the number was issued from |
| Is it complete? | Often not, because changes arrive late | It answers for the single number |
| What does it name? | The operator behind a code | The codes, network and country of one number |
An MCC and MNC name the network a range was issued to, and other lookups name the network it is on now.
A ported number keeps its digits, so the codes alone cannot show where it sits today. This is which check answers which question, with what each costs.
| Question | This lookup | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Which country issued the range? | Yes | The MCC in the result |
| Which network was the range first issued to? | Yes | The MNC and network in the result |
| Did the number move to another network? | No | The portability lookup, 3 credits |
| Which network is the number on now, and is it switched on? | No | The HLR lookup, 5 credits |
| Which carrier holds a US or Canada number? | No codes returned | The OCN lookup |
An MCC and MNC lookup costs 1 credit, about $4.95 per 1,000 lookups on Starter and $2.00 on Enterprise.
These are the monthly plans on the pricing page. The MCC and MNC come back on the same lookup as the network, country and number type, every plan starts with a 7-day free trial, and the same credits pay for every other 1Lookup check.
| Plan | About per 1,000 lookups | Monthly price | MCC and MNC lookups included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $4.95 | $99 | 20,000 |
| Growth | $3.52 | $299 | 85,000 |
| Professional | $3.20 | $799 | 250,000 |
| Enterprise | $2.00 | $1,999 | 1,000,000 |
The number type API returns the MCC and MNC as JSON from one request.
Send the number in international format to the nt-lookup endpoint with your API key. Each request costs 1 credit, an invalid number costs nothing and every account can send up to 1,000 requests a minute. The codes are in classification.mcc and classification.mnc, and the original network is in insights.nt_result.carrier.
curl -X POST https://app.1lookup.io/api/v1/nt-lookup \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"phone_number": "+447700900123"}'import requests
response = requests.post(
"https://app.1lookup.io/api/v1/nt-lookup",
headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
json={"phone_number": "+447700900123"},
)
data = response.json()["data"]
print(data["classification"]["mcc"])const response = await fetch('https://app.1lookup.io/api/v1/nt-lookup', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({ phone_number: '+447700900123' })
})
const { data } = await response.json()
console.log(data.classification.mcc)Response
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"request": { "type": "nt", "input": "+447700900123" },
"classification": {
"lookup_type": "NT",
"query_status": "OK",
"number_type": "MOBILE",
"is_valid": true,
"mccmnc": "23415",
"mcc": "234",
"mnc": "15"
},
"insights": {
"nt_result": {
"number": "+447700900123",
"number_type": "MOBILE",
"carrier": "Example Mobile Ltd",
"mccmnc": "23415",
"country": "United Kingdom",
"country_code": "GB"
}
},
"metadata": { "credits_used": 1, "credits_remaining": 9998 }
}
}To get the live network and status of a mobile number, see our HLR lookup API.
It returns the MCC and MNC with their names.
A code is no use without the network and country it stands for, so the result puts the two beside each other.
It reads the number, not a copied list.
The official list of network codes is often incomplete, so the tool answers from the number's own range and does not look a code up in a table.
It says when a number has no MCC and MNC.
US and Canada numbers are named by an OCN and return no MCC or MNC, and the tool says so and points to the OCN lookup.
It shows where to find the current network.
The codes name the network a range was issued to, so a free account adds the current network after a port and a live connected status.
Who uses this tool
Telecom engineers use it to route and bill a mobile number.
Roaming and interconnect records name a network by its MCC and MNC, so a number's codes tie it to the right network in a record.
Fraud teams use it to check a number against its claimed country.
The MCC names the country a range was issued in, which is a first check against a profile that claims another country.
Developers use it to match a number to the codes in a log.
A log or an API response that holds an MCC and MNC can be matched to the number it came from, and the codes can be read in plain words.
Messaging teams use it to find the network behind a delivery problem.
When messages to one number fail, its network and country show which operator's route to check.
Frequently asked questions
What does MCC stand for?
MCC stands for mobile country code. It has three decimal digits and names a country. The first digit names the world region, so a code starting with 2 is in Europe.
What does MNC stand for?
MNC stands for mobile network code. It has two or three decimal digits and names a mobile network inside the country that the MCC names.
What is an MCC and MNC used for?
Paired together, an MCC and an MNC uniquely identify a mobile network operator. Networks use them to recognize a subscriber's home network, to route and bill roaming, and to read a SIM's identity.
How many digits are an MCC and an MNC?
An MCC always has three digits. An MNC has two digits under the European standard and three digits under the North American standard, and the MCC decides which applies. Together they are five or six digits.
How do I find the MCC and MNC of a phone number?
Enter the mobile number in the lookup above with its country code. The result shows the MCC and MNC of the range the number was issued under, with the network and the country, for numbers outside the US and Canada.
Why does the lookup return no MCC and MNC for a US number?
US and Canada numbers are named by an OCN, not by an MCC and MNC, and the number lookup returns no codes for them. The tool says so and points to the free OCN lookup, which shows the carrier of a US or Canada number.
What is an IMSI?
An IMSI is the international mobile subscriber identity, the number that identifies a user to a cellular network. It is usually 15 digits: the MCC, the MNC and then the subscriber's own number, which is usually 9 or 10 digits. It is stored on a SIM.
What is MCC 310?
MCC 310 is one of seven mobile country codes used by the United States. The others are 311, 312, 313, 314, 315 and 316. The IMSI Administrator assigns them, and Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands also use 310.
What is the MCC of Canada?
Canada uses MCC 302. It is a single code, unlike the seven the United States uses.
What is MCC 001?
MCC 001 is for test networks, as the zero at the start shows. It is used with both a two-digit MNC (01) and a three-digit MNC (001), and those are two different codes.
Is MNC 01 the same as MNC 001?
No. A two-digit MNC and a three-digit MNC are different codes even when the digits look alike, because the length is part of the code.
Can one country have more than one MCC?
Yes. The United Kingdom holds 234 and 235, Japan holds 440 and 441, India holds 404 and 405 for networks in service, and the United States holds seven. Some codes are also shared, for example 234 is used by Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Jersey.
Does the MCC and MNC show the network a ported number is on now?
No. The codes name the network the number's range was first issued to. A ported number keeps its digits, so the current network comes from a live check: the portability lookup shows whether the number moved, and the HLR lookup shows the live network.
Who publishes the official list of MCC and MNC codes?
The ITU publishes the list of mobile network codes in its Operational Bulletin under Recommendation E.212. The list is often incomplete, because national authorities do not always send their changes to the ITU on time, which is why this tool reads the number itself.
Is this MCC and MNC lookup really free?
Yes. The tool is free to use online and rate-limited for fair access, and it needs no signup. To see the network a number is on now, or to check numbers in bulk, sign up for a 7-day free trial, then use the API as you scale.
How much does an MCC and MNC lookup cost per lookup?
An MCC and MNC lookup costs 1 credit in the API. That is about $4.95 per 1,000 on the Starter plan, $3.52 on Growth, $3.20 on Professional and $2.00 on Enterprise. The free tool on this page checks one number at a time with no signup, and every plan starts with a 7-day free trial.
Is there an API that returns the MCC and MNC of a number?
Yes. The 1Lookup number type API returns the MCC, the MNC and the original network of a mobile number from one request, and the HLR API returns the live network and status, starting with a 7-day free trial.
These pages answer the question that comes after an MCC and MNC lookup.
The first three digits of a US number tell you where it was assigned.
Every area code has its own page with the places it covers, the local time there, and what to do when a call from it looks spoofed. These are the codes people look up most.
- 213Los Angeles
- 646New York City
- 917New York City
- 202Washington
- 404Atlanta
- 702Las Vegas
- 786Miami
- 415San Francisco
- 206Seattle
- 954Fort Lauderdale
- 323Los Angeles
- 929New York City
Area code 213, downtown Los Angeles, also has a page for each of its 786 prefixes, with the company NANPA lists as the holder.
New area codes catch people out, because a number from one looks unfamiliar even when it is local. These are the newest working codes.
- 465New York, since Jun 2026
- 483Alabama, since Feb 2026
- 471Mississippi, since Jan 2026
- 679Michigan, since Nov 2025
- 457Louisiana, since Sep 2025
- 729Tennessee, since Sep 2025