Ireland/Europe

3

OperatorHutchison 3G Ireland limited

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PLMN ID · 27202

272
mcc
Ireland
02
mnc
3

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G · 3G on this network

2G
25cell towers

2 bands

3G
279cell towers

1 band

4G
19cell towers

Not on record

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
3
Operator
Hutchison 3G Ireland limited
Region
Europe
Dialling code
—
Mobile Country Code
All 15 networks on MCC 272
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
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TADIG code
TADIG directory
Technologies
2G · 3G3 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 2026-09-14

323

Cells

40

Location areas

3,356

Measurements

2022

First measured

GSM 2G258%
UMTS 3G27986%
LTE 4G196%

Measured 4G cells on this network, but no 4G band is on record. Add the band if you know it.

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 3

Hutchison 3G Ireland Limited, operating under the brand "3" in Ireland, is a significant mobile network operator. Identifying details crucial for network connectivity and management include its Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 272, representing Ireland, and its Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 02. As a key player in the Irish telecommunications landscape, "3" provides a range of services, including mobile phone plans, data connectivity, and other communication solutions to consumers and businesses throughout the country. The network competes with other major operators like Vodafone Ireland and eir, striving to offer competitive packages and coverage, particularly in urban areas like Dublin and Cork, and increasingly focusing on expanding its rural reach. Historically, "3" Ireland entered the market with a strong emphasis on 3G technology, from which its name is derived, seeking to provide advanced mobile internet services to Irish consumers. Over time, the network has evolved to incorporate newer technologies such as 4G and is actively investing in the rollout of 5G infrastructure, aligning with the global trend towards faster and more reliable mobile connectivity. While initial offerings focused heavily on data-centric plans, “3” has broaded out over the years. Like other Irish networks, "3" is regulated by ComReg (Commission for Communications Regulation), ensuring adherence to standards and fair competition within the industry.

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O2 IE

default, mms, supl

userpass
proxy 62.40.32.40:8080 · MMSC http://mmsc.mms.o2.ie:8002 · MMS proxy 62.40.32.40:8080
O2 Internet

default, supl

user—pass—
O2 Ireland

default, mms, supl

user—pass—
MMSC http://mmsc.mms.o2.ie:8002 · MMS proxy 62.40.32.40:8080
O2 WAP

default, supl

user—pass—
proxy 62.40.32.40:8080
Three Internet

default, ia, mms, supl

user—pass—
MMSC http://mms.three.ie · MMS proxy 62.40.32.40:8080
O2 MMS

mms

user—pass—
MMSC http://mmsc.mms.o2.ie:8002 · MMS proxy 62.40.32.40:8080

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