---
title: "Vodafone: MCC 272 MNC 01"
mcc: "272"
mnc: "01"
plmn: "27201"
tadig: "IRLEC"
brand: "Vodafone"
operator: "Vodafone Ireland"
country: "Ireland"
country_iso: "IE"
region: "Europe"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G", "5G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_01"
---

# Vodafone: MCC 272, MNC 01 (Ireland)

**Vodafone** (operator: Vodafone Ireland) is a mobile network in [Ireland](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/ireland.md) (Europe), identified by MCC **272** and MNC **01**: PLMN ID 27201, also written 272-01 or 272 01, with the TADIG roaming code **IRLEC**. It runs 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G. Calling: VoLTE: Likely.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 272 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 01 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 27201 |
| TADIG code | IRLEC |
| Brand | Vodafone |
| Operator | Vodafone Ireland |
| Country | Ireland (IE) |
| Region | Europe |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_1800.md), [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | 42 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 23 |
| 4G | [LTE 800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_800.md), [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md) | 721 |
| 5G | [5G 3500](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/5g_3500.md) | — |

## Voice & calling services

| Service | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VoLTE | Likely | Network publishes an IMS APN |
| 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 Vodafone

Vodafone Ireland, operating across the Republic of Ireland, represents a significant player in the country's mobile telecommunications landscape. Holding the Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 01 under the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 272, Vodafone Ireland provides a wide array of services including voice, data, and mobile broadband to both individual consumers and businesses. Established in 2001 after its acquisition of Eircell, it has grown into one of the largest mobile operators in the country, competing alongside other major players such as Three Ireland and Eir.

Serving customers from bustling urban centers like Dublin and Cork to the more rural landscapes along the Wild Atlantic Way, Vodafone Ireland invests heavily in its network infrastructure. The company has been actively rolling out 5G technology, aiming to offer enhanced connectivity and faster speeds across the nation. While historical coverage challenges may have existed in particularly remote areas, Vodafone continues to expand it's network reach, offering a choice for consumers alongside other Irish networks. They also offer various plans and services for consumers wishing to take up their service.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Username | Password | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | `tescomobile.liffeytelecom.com` | default, mms, supl | — | — | — | `http://mmc1/servlets/mms` | 10.1.11.19 | 8080 | LineageOS |
| Vodafone IE | `live.vodafone.com` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Vodafone IE | `live.vodafone.com` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Vodafone IE-ISP | `isp.vodafone.ie` | default, supl | — | `vodafone` | `vodafone` | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Vodafone Internet | `isp.vodafone.ie` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Vodafone WAP | `live.vodafone.com` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Vodafone IE-MMS | `mms.vodafone.net` | mms | — | — | — | `http://www.vodafone.ie/mms` | 10.24.59.200 | 80 | AOSP, LineageOS |
| Vodafone IMS | `ims` | ims | — | — | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| ut | `xcap` | xcap | — | — | — | — | — | — | AOSP |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **786** cells on this network across 39 location/tracking areas, first seen 2022-12-16 and last seen 2026-09-16 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 42 |
| UMTS | 3G | 23 |
| LTE | 4G | 721 |

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 Ireland

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | 02 | [3](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_02.md) | IRLDF |
| 272 | 03 | [Eir](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_03.md) | IRLME |
| 272 | 04 | [Access Telecom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_04.md) | — |
| 272 | 05 | [3](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_05.md) | IRLH3 |
| 272 | 07 | [Eir](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_07.md) | — |
| 272 | 08 | [Eir](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_08.md) | — |
| 272 | 09 | [Clever Communications Ltd.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_09.md) | — |
| 272 | 11 | [Tesco Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_11.md) | — |
| 272 | 13 | [Lycamobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_13.md) | — |
| 272 | 15 | [Virgin Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_15.md) | — |
| 272 | 16 | [Carphone Warehouse](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_16.md) | — |
| 272 | 17 | [3](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_17.md) | — |
| 272 | 18 | [Cubic Telecom Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_18.md) | — |
| 272 | 21 | [Net Feasa Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/272_21.md) | — |

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