---
title: "GO: MCC 278 MNC 21"
mcc: "278"
mnc: "21"
plmn: "27821"
tadig: "MLTGO"
brand: "GO"
operator: "Mobile Communications Limited"
country: "Malta"
country_iso: "MT"
region: "Europe"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/278_21"
---

# GO: MCC 278, MNC 21 (Malta)

**GO** (operator: Mobile Communications Limited) is a mobile network in [Malta](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/malta.md) (Europe), identified by MCC **278** and MNC **21**: PLMN ID 27821, also written 278-21 or 278 21, with the TADIG roaming code **MLTGO**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 278 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 21 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 27821 |
| TADIG code | MLTGO |
| Brand | GO |
| Operator | Mobile Communications Limited |
| Country | Malta (MT) |
| 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) | 14 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 38 |
| 4G | [LTE 800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_800.md), [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md) | 477 |

## 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 GO

Mobile Communications Limited GO, operating in Malta under Mobile Country Code (MCC) 278 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 21, is a prominent mobile network operator serving the Maltese population in the heart of Europe. As one of the key players in Malta's telecommunications landscape, GO provides GSM, UMTS, LTE and 5G services over the islands, competing with other networks like Vodafone Malta, offering a range of mobile plans, data packages, and value-added services to cater to diverse user needs. GO is known for its focus on connectivity, and has offered various technologies over the years.

Serving the Maltese islands, a strategically positioned archipelago in the Mediterranean, GO plays a vital role in connecting residents and visitors alike. Leveraging its MCC of 278 and MNC of 21, GO ensures reliable mobile connectivity throughout the country. Like other European mobile networks, GO adheres to EU regulations concerning roaming charges and data privacy, providing accessible and secure mobile services to its user base. GO's continued investment in network infrastructure and technology underscores its ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality mobile communications in Malta.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GO postpaid | `rtgsurfing` | default, ia | — | AOSP |
| GO prepaid | `gointernet` | default, ia | — | AOSP |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **529** cells on this network across 14 location/tracking areas, first seen 2017-01-24 and last seen 2026-08-03 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 14 |
| UMTS | 3G | 38 |
| LTE | 4G | 477 |

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 Malta

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 278 | 01 | [Vodafone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/278_01.md) | MLTTL |
| 278 | 11 | [YOM Ltd.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/278_11.md) | — |
| 278 | 30 | [GO](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/278_30.md) | — |
| 278 | 77 | [Melita](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/278_77.md) | — |

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