---
title: "Thuraya: MCC 250 MNC 23"
mcc: "250"
mnc: "23"
plmn: "25023"
brand: "Thuraya"
operator: "GTNT"
country: "Russian Federation"
country_iso: "RU"
region: "Europe"
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_23"
---

# Thuraya: MCC 250, MNC 23 (Russian Federation)

**Thuraya** (operator: GTNT) is a mobile network in [Russian Federation](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/russian_federation.md) (Europe), identified by MCC **250** and MNC **23**: PLMN ID 25023, also written 250-23 or 250 23.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 250 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 23 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 25023 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | Thuraya |
| Operator | GTNT |
| Country | Russian Federation (RU) |
| Region | Europe |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | — |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| Other | [Satellite](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/satellite.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 Thuraya

GTNT Thuraya, operating within the Russian Federation, represents a notable player in the country's mobile network landscape. Identified by the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 250, which universally designates Russia, and the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 23, GTNT Thuraya distinguishes itself with a specific focus, potentially catering to niche markets or specialized communication needs. While GSM networks like MTS, Beeline, and MegaFon dominate the market, offering widespread coverage and a broad range of services throughout European Russia and beyond, GTNT Thuraya likely supplements these offerings, possibly through satellite communications or providing dedicated solutions for sectors such as maritime or remote area connectivity, thereby enriching the overall telecommunications infrastructure within the Russian Federation.

Given the expansive geography of Russia, particularly the vast sparsely populated areas in Siberia and the Far East, GTNT Thuraya may play a crucial role in bridging connectivity gaps where terrestrial infrastructure is limited or non-existent. Unlike traditional GSM networks highly reliant on cell towers, GTNT Thuraya, with its inherent dependence on satellite links, has the unique ability to offer reliable communication services across the entirety of Russia, independent of the local cellular infrastructure, although certain services offered by Thuraya can also be accessed on GSM networks. This capability becomes extremely valuable for industries such as oil and gas, mining, and transportation, which operate extensively in geographically challenging regions of the Russian Federation and require seamless communication for their operations.

## Other networks in Russian Federation

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | 01 | [MTS](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_01.md) | RUS01 |
| 250 | 02 | [MegaFon](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_02.md) | RUSNW |
| 250 | 03 | [NCC](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_03.md) | — |
| 250 | 04 | [Sibchallenge](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_04.md) | — |
| 250 | 05 | [ETK](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_05.md) | — |
| 250 | 06 | [Skylink](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_06.md) | — |
| 250 | 07 | [SMARTS](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_07.md) | — |
| 250 | 08 | [Vainah Telecom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_08.md) | — |
| 250 | 09 | [Skylink](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_09.md) | — |
| 250 | 10 | [DTC](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_10.md) | — |
| 250 | 11 | [Yota](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_11.md) | — |
| 250 | 12 | [Baykalwestcom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_12.md) | — |
| 250 | 13 | [KUGSM](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_13.md) | — |
| 250 | 14 | [MegaFon](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_14.md) | — |
| 250 | 15 | [SMARTS](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_15.md) | — |
| 250 | 16 | [Miatel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_16.md) | — |
| 250 | 17 | [Utel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_17.md) | — |
| 250 | 18 | [Osnova Telecom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_18.md) | — |
| 250 | 19 | [INDIGO](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_19.md) | — |
| 250 | 20 | [Tele2](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_20.md) | RUST2 |
| 250 | 21 | [GlobalTel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_21.md) | — |
| 250 | 22 | [Vainakh Telecom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_22.md) | — |
| 250 | 27 | [Letai](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_27.md) | — |
| 250 | 28 | [Beeline](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_28.md) | — |
| 250 | 29 | [Iridium](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_29.md) | — |
| 250 | 32 | [Win Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_32.md) | — |
| 250 | 33 | [Sevmobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_33.md) | — |
| 250 | 34 | [Krymtelekom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_34.md) | — |
| 250 | 35 | [MOTIV](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_35.md) | RUSEC |
| 250 | 38 | [Tambov GSM](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_38.md) | — |
| 250 | 39 | [Rostelecom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_39.md) | — |
| 250 | 44 | [Stavtelesot / North Caucasian GSM](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_44.md) | — |
| 250 | 50 | [MTS](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_50.md) | — |
| 250 | 54 | [TTK](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_54.md) | — |
| 250 | 60 | [Volna mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_60.md) | — |
| 250 | 61 | [Intertelecom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_61.md) | — |
| 250 | 62 | [Tinkoff Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_62.md) | — |
| 250 | 811 | [Votek Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_811.md) | — |
| 250 | 91 | [Sonic Duo](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_91.md) | — |
| 250 | 92 | [Primtelefon](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_92.md) | — |
| 250 | 93 | [Telecom XXI](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_93.md) | — |
| 250 | 99 | [Beeline](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/250_99.md) | RUSBD |

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