---
title: "PrimeTel: MCC 280 MNC 20"
mcc: "280"
mnc: "20"
plmn: "28020"
tadig: "CYPPT"
brand: "PrimeTel"
operator: "PrimeTel PLC"
country: "Cyprus"
country_iso: "CY"
region: "Europe"
technologies: ["3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/280_20"
---

# PrimeTel: MCC 280, MNC 20 (Cyprus)

**PrimeTel** (operator: PrimeTel PLC) is a mobile network in [Cyprus](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/cyprus.md) (Europe), identified by MCC **280** and MNC **20**: PLMN ID 28020, also written 280-20 or 280 20, with the TADIG roaming code **CYPPT**. It runs 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 280 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 20 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 28020 |
| TADIG code | CYPPT |
| Brand | PrimeTel |
| Operator | PrimeTel PLC |
| Country | Cyprus (CY) |
| Region | Europe |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 3G, 4G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | No bands on file | 716 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | — |
| 4G | [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md), [LTE 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_900.md) | 212 |

## 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 PrimeTel

PrimeTel PLC, operating in Cyprus, is a prominent mobile network operator with the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 280 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 20. Serving the European nation, PrimeTel offers a range of telecommunications services, including mobile voice, data, and broadband internet, catering to both residential and business customers. As one of the key players in the Cypriot mobile market, it competes with other networks to provide comprehensive coverage and innovative solutions to the population of this Mediterranean island nation.

PrimeTel distinguishes itself through its commitment to technological advancement and customer satisfaction. They constantly invest in upgrading their network infrastructure to deliver faster speeds and enhanced connectivity, and are particularly focused on growing their 5G infrastructure. Users often cite competitive data plans and a user-friendly approach as reasons for choosing PrimeTel. Beyond its core mobile services, PrimeTel also offers bundled packages that include television and fixed-line services, solidifying its position as a comprehensive communications provider within Cyprus compared with other mobile networks on the island.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PrimeTel | `ip.primetel` | default, ia, mms, supl | — | `http://mms.primetel` | — | — | AOSP |
| PrimeTel | `ip.primetel` | default, mms, supl | — | `http://mms.primetel` | — | — | LineageOS |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **928** cells on this network across 11 location/tracking areas, first seen 2020-10-22 and last seen 2026-09-17 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 716 |
| LTE | 4G | 212 |

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 Cyprus

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | 01 | [Cytamobile Vodafone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/280_01.md) | CYPCT |
| 280 | 02 | [Cytamobile Vodafone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/280_02.md) | — |
| 280 | 10 | [Epic](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/280_10.md) | CYPSC |
| 280 | 22 | [lemontel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/280_22.md) | — |
| 280 | 23 | [Vectone Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/280_23.md) | — |

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