PLMN ID · 20628
Technology
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Updated 2025-04-09
- Brand
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- Operator
- BICS
- Country
Belgium(BE)
- Region
- Europe
- Dialling code
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- Mobile Country Code
- Mobile Network Code
- PLMN ID
- TADIG code
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- Technologies
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- Status
- Live
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About BICS
BICS, operating in Belgium under Mobile Country Code (MCC) 206 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 28, plays a significant role in the country's telecommunications landscape. While often associated with international wholesale services, BICS also provides connectivity solutions within Belgium and throughout Europe, contributing to the broader mobile ecosystem. Understanding BICS's place requires acknowledging the competitive environment it operates in, alongside major Belgian mobile network operators like Proximus (MCC 206, MNC 01), Orange Belgium (MCC 206, MNC 10), and Telenet (MCC 206, MNC 05). Unlike these operators that directly serve consumers with mobile subscriptions, BICS functions more behind-the-scenes, facilitating roaming agreements and enabling communication for other service providers. Within the context of MCC and MNC assignments, BICS Belgium represents a unique entity. The MCC 206 firmly places it within Belgium, while the MNC 28 distinguishes its specific network infrastructure. This code combination is crucial for mobile devices to identify and connect to the BICS network, especially when roaming agreements are in place. BICS involvement in areas such as IoT (Internet of Things) and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications across Europe likely utilizes its network infrastructure in Belgium, further emphasizing its role beyond traditional mobile services. Investigating BICS' specific service offerings within Belgium requires looking deeper into their business partnerships and technical infrastructure, providing insights into how this MNC designation contributes to the diverse mobile landscape of the country.
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