---
title: "Faroese Telecom: MCC 288 MNC 01"
mcc: "288"
mnc: "01"
plmn: "28801"
tadig: "FROFT"
brand: "Faroese Telecom"
operator: "Faroese Telecom"
country: "Faroe Islands"
country_iso: "FO"
region: "Europe"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/288_01"
---

# Faroese Telecom: MCC 288, MNC 01 (Faroe Islands)

**Faroese Telecom** is a mobile network in [Faroe Islands](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/faroe_islands.md) (Europe), identified by MCC **288** and MNC **01**: PLMN ID 28801, also written 288-01 or 288 01, with the TADIG roaming code **FROFT**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 288 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 01 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 28801 |
| TADIG code | FROFT |
| Brand | Faroese Telecom |
| Operator | Faroese Telecom |
| Country | Faroe Islands (FO) |
| 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) | — |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md), [UMTS 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_900.md) | — |
| 4G | [LTE 800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_800.md), [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md) | 20 |

## 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 Faroese Telecom

Føroya Tele, operating as Faroese Telecom, proudly serves the Faroe Islands with its mobile network, identified globally by Mobile Country Code (MCC) 288 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 1. As the primary telecommunications provider in this autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, located in Europe, Faroese Telecom provides vital connectivity to the island nation. Compared to potential smaller virtual networks, Faroese Telecom boasts its own infrastructure across the islands, ensuring more reliable service for its customers.

Beyond just voice and text, Faroese Telecom plays a critical role in delivering internet access, driving technological advancement and enabling economic growth within the Faroe Islands. Its network under MCC 288 and MNC 1 ensures compatibility with international devices allowing tourists and residents alike to stay connected. It is interesting to note that, unlike many European countries where multiple major operators compete fiercely, Faroese Telecom maintains a dominant position, reflecting the unique character and needs of the Faroese community.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT | `internet` | default, ia | — | AOSP |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **20** cells on this network across 1 location/tracking areas, first seen 2022-12-29 and last seen 2025-05-11 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| LTE | 4G | 20 |

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 Faroe Islands

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | 02 | [Hey](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/288_02.md) | FROKA |
| 288 | 03 | [Tosa Sp/F](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/288_03.md) | — |

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