---
title: "NOS: MCC 268 MNC 03"
mcc: "268"
mnc: "03"
plmn: "26803"
tadig: "PRTOP"
brand: "NOS"
operator: "NOS Comunicações"
country: "Portugal"
country_iso: "PT"
region: "Europe"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/268_03"
---

# NOS: MCC 268, MNC 03 (Portugal)

**NOS** (operator: NOS Comunicações) is a mobile network in [Portugal](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/portugal.md) (Europe), identified by MCC **268** and MNC **03**: PLMN ID 26803, also written 268-03 or 268 03, with the TADIG roaming code **PRTOP**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 268 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 03 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 26803 |
| TADIG code | PRTOP |
| Brand | NOS |
| Operator | NOS Comunicações |
| Country | Portugal (PT) |
| Region | Europe |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | 734 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 116 |
| 4G | [LTE 800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_800.md), [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md), [LTE 2600](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_2600.md) | 1,742 |
| 5G | No bands on file | 3 |

## 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 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.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | `umts` | default, dun, ia, mms, supl | — | `http://mmsc:10021/mmsc` | 62.169.66.5 | 8799 | AOSP |
| NOS/WTF Internet | `umts` | default, dun, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| NOS MMS | `mms` | mms | — | `http://mmsc:10021/mmsc` | 62.169.66.5 | 8799 | LineageOS |
| WTF MMS | `umts` | mms | — | `http://mmsc:10021/mmsc` | 62.169.66.5 | 8799 | LineageOS |

Settings come from Android's AOSP and LineageOS APN lists and user corrections.

## Android carrier config highlights

| Setting | Value | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Show 4G for LTE data icon | Yes | `show_4g_for_lte_data_icon_bool` |

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **2,595** cells on this network across 95 location/tracking areas, first seen 2008-10-05 and last seen 2026-09-17 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 734 |
| UMTS | 3G | 116 |
| LTE | 4G | 1,742 |
| NR | 5G | 3 |

Locate a single cell by MCC, MNC, LAC/TAC and cell ID with the https://mcc-mnc.org/cell-id-lookup tool, `GET /api/v1/cells` or the MCP `lookup_cell` tool. Cell data from OpenCelliD (https://opencellid.org), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Other networks in Portugal

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 01 | [Vodafone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/268_01.md) | PRTTL |
| 268 | 02 | [DIGI PT](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/268_02.md) | — |
| 268 | 04 | [LycaMobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/268_04.md) | — |
| 268 | 05 | [Oniway - Inforcomunicaçôes, S.A.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/268_05.md) | — |
| 268 | 06 | [MEO](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/268_06.md) | PRTTM |
| 268 | 07 | [Vectone Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/268_07.md) | — |
| 268 | 11 | [Compatel, Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/268_11.md) | — |
| 268 | 12 | [Infraestruturas de Portugal, S.A.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/268_12.md) | — |
| 268 | 13 | [G9Telecom, S.A.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/268_13.md) | — |
| 268 | 21 | [Zapp](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/268_21.md) | — |
| 268 | 80 | [MEO](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/268_80.md) | — |
| 268 | 91 | [Vodafone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/268_91.md) | — |

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