---
title: "Airwave: MCC 234 MNC 78"
mcc: "234"
mnc: "78"
plmn: "23478"
brand: "Airwave"
operator: "Airwave Solutions Ltd"
country: "United Kingdom"
country_iso: "GB"
region: "Europe"
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_78"
---

# Airwave: MCC 234, MNC 78 (United Kingdom)

**Airwave** (operator: Airwave Solutions Ltd) is a mobile network in [United Kingdom](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/united_kingdom.md) (Europe), identified by MCC **234** and MNC **78**: PLMN ID 23478, also written 234-78 or 234 78.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 234 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 78 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 23478 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | Airwave |
| Operator | Airwave Solutions Ltd |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Region | Europe |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | — |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| Other | [TETRA](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/tetra.md) | — |

## Voice & calling services

| Service | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VoLTE | Unknown | — |
| VoWiFi | Unknown | — |
| ViLTE | Unknown | — |
| VoNR | Unknown | — |

A service not marked Supported or Not supported is unknown: no data either way, not a sign that the network lacks it.

## About Airwave

Airwave Solutions Ltd, operating in the United Kingdom (MCC 234), utilises the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 78.  Airwave built and operated the UK's dedicated nationwide digital radio service for public safety users. Unlike commercial networks such as Vodafone or EE, Airwave focused solely on providing secure and reliable communications for police, fire, ambulance services, and other governmental organisations. Serving England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, this mission-critical network prioritised coverage and resilience over consumer-centric offerings like entertainment or high-speed data for smartphone use.

The specific MCC and MNC combination (234-78) identifies Airwave uniquely within the UK regulatory landscape for mobile communications. While other networks battled for consumer market share with innovative data plans and handset deals, Airwave concentrated on voice and limited data services optimised for emergency response and coordination, a core difference influencing its technology choices and service profile. The network played a vital role in many major incidents throughout the UK, demonstrating reliability nationwide. Airwave Solution's services were eventually superseded by the Emergency Services Network.

## Other networks in United Kingdom

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234 | 00 | [BT](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_00.md) | — |
| 234 | 01 | [Vectone Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_01.md) | — |
| 234 | 02 | [O2 UK](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_02.md) | — |
| 234 | 04 | [FMS Solutions Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_04.md) | — |
| 234 | 05 | [COLT Mobile Telecommunications Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_05.md) | — |
| 234 | 06 | [Internet Computer Bureau Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_06.md) | — |
| 234 | 07 | [Vodafone UK](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_07.md) | — |
| 234 | 08 | [BT OnePhone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_08.md) | — |
| 234 | 09 | [Tismi BV](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_09.md) | — |
| 234 | 10 | [O2 UK](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_10.md) | GBRCN |
| 234 | 11 | [O2 UK](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_11.md) | — |
| 234 | 12 | [Railtrack](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_12.md) | — |
| 234 | 13 | [Railtrack](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_13.md) | — |
| 234 | 14 | [Hay Systems Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_14.md) | — |
| 234 | 15 | [Vodafone UK](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_15.md) | GBRVF |
| 234 | 16 | [TalkTalk](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_16.md) | — |
| 234 | 17 | [FleXtel Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_17.md) | — |
| 234 | 18 | [Cloud9](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_18.md) | — |
| 234 | 19 | [Private Mobile Networks PMN](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_19.md) | — |
| 234 | 20 | [3](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_20.md) | GBRHU |
| 234 | 21 | [LogicStar Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_21.md) | — |
| 234 | 22 | [Telesign Mobile Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_22.md) | — |
| 234 | 23 | [Icron Network Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_23.md) | — |
| 234 | 24 | [Greenfone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_24.md) | — |
| 234 | 25 | [Truphone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_25.md) | — |
| 234 | 26 | [Lycamobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_26.md) | — |
| 234 | 27 | [Teleena UK Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_27.md) | — |
| 234 | 28 | [Marathon Telecom Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_28.md) | — |
| 234 | 29 | [aql](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_29.md) | — |
| 234 | 30 | [T-Mobile UK](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_30.md) | GBRME |
| 234 | 31 | [T-Mobile UK](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_31.md) | — |
| 234 | 32 | [T-Mobile UK](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_32.md) | — |
| 234 | 33 | [Orange](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_33.md) | GBROR |
| 234 | 34 | [Orange](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_34.md) | — |
| 234 | 35 | [JSC Ingenium (UK) Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_35.md) | — |
| 234 | 36 | [Sure Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_36.md) | — |
| 234 | 37 | [Synectiv Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_37.md) | — |
| 234 | 38 | [Virgin Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_38.md) | — |
| 234 | 39 | [Gamma Telecom Holdings Ltd.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_39.md) | — |
| 234 | 51 | [Relish](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_51.md) | — |
| 234 | 52 | [Shyam Telecom UK Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_52.md) | — |
| 234 | 53 | [Limitless Mobile Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_53.md) | — |
| 234 | 54 | [iD Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_54.md) | — |
| 234 | 56 | [CESG](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_56.md) | — |
| 234 | 57 | [Sky UK Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_57.md) | — |
| 234 | 59 | [Limitless Mobile Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_59.md) | — |
| 234 | 70 | [AMSUK Ltd.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_70.md) | — |
| 234 | 71 | [Home Office](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_71.md) | — |
| 234 | 72 | [Hanhaa Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_72.md) | — |
| 234 | 73 | [Bluewave Communications Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_73.md) | — |
| 234 | 76 | [BT](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_76.md) | — |
| 234 | 86 | [EE](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/234_86.md) | — |
| 235 | 01 | [EE](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/235_01.md) | — |
| 235 | 02 | [EE](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/235_02.md) | — |
| 235 | 03 | [Relish](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/235_03.md) | — |
| 235 | 04 | [University of Strathclyde](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/235_04.md) | — |
| 235 | 06 | [University of Strathclyde](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/235_06.md) | — |
| 235 | 07 | [University of Strathclyde](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/235_07.md) | — |
| 235 | 77 | [BT](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/235_77.md) | — |
| 235 | 88 | [Telet Research (N.I.) Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/235_88.md) | — |
| 235 | 91 | [Vodafone UK](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/235_91.md) | — |
| 235 | 92 | [Vodafone UK](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/235_92.md) | — |
| 235 | 94 | [Hutchison 3G UK Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/235_94.md) | — |
| 235 | 95 | [Network Rail Infrastructure Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/235_95.md) | — |

MCC 234 is also used outside United Kingdom: see [every network on MCC 234](https://mcc-mnc.org/mcc/234.md).

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