Portugal/Europe

NOS

OperatorNOS Comunicações

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PLMN ID · 26803

268
mcc
Portugal
03
mnc
NOS

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G · 3G · 4G on this network

2G
734cell towers

1 band

3G
116cell towers

1 band

4G
1,742cell towers

3 bands

5G
3cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
NOS
Operator
NOS Comunicações
Region
Europe
Dialling code
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Mobile Country Code
All 13 networks on MCC 268
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
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TADIG code
TADIG directory
Technologies
2G · 3G · 4G5 bands on file
VoLTE (4G calling)
UnknownTell us
Wi-Fi calling
UnknownTell us
Video calling
UnknownTell us
VoNR (5G calling)
UnknownTell us
Status
Live

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Cell towers

Last measured 2026-09-17

2,595

Cells

95

Location areas

54,367

Measurements

2008

First measured

GSM 2G73428%
UMTS 3G1164%
LTE 4G1,74267%
NR 5G3<1%

Crowd-sourced cell measurements from OpenCelliD, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 2026-09-27. Counts are cells people have measured, not an operator's own figures.

About NOS

NOS Comunicações, commonly shortened to NOS, stands as a major mobile network operator in Portugal. Serving millions of subscribers across the country, NOS provides a wide array of telecommunication services, including mobile, fixed-line, television, and internet access. Operating within Europe, and specifically Portugal, NOS plays a crucial role in the nation's connectivity landscape, vying for market share alongside competitors like MEO and Vodafone Portugal. Identifying NOS on a technical level involves its Mobile Country Code (MCC), which is 268 for Portugal, and its Mobile Network Code (MNC), which is 03. These codes are integral for mobile devices to correctly identify and connect to the NOS network. NOS has invested heavily in its network infrastructure, deploying advanced technologies such as 4G LTE and rapidly expanding its 5G coverage to deliver enhanced mobile broadband experiences to its users. It is known for its innovative service offerings, which often bundle various communication and entertainment options for both residential and business customers. Compared to other Portuguese networks, NOS distinguishes itself through its commitment to customer service and its drive to integrate digital solutions into its offerings. The company’s commitment to innovation is evident in its ongoing network upgrades and its active participation in shaping the future of telecommunications in Portugal.

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MMSC http://mmsc:10021/mmsc · MMS proxy 62.169.66.5:8799
NOS/WTF Internet

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NOS MMS

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MMSC http://mmsc:10021/mmsc · MMS proxy 62.169.66.5:8799
WTF MMS

mms

PAP
MMSC http://mmsc:10021/mmsc · MMS proxy 62.169.66.5:8799

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