---
title: "Freedom Mobile: MCC 302 MNC 490"
mcc: "302"
mnc: "490"
plmn: "302490"
brand: "Freedom Mobile"
operator: "Shaw Communications"
country: "Canada"
country_iso: "CA"
region: "North America & Caribbean"
technologies: ["3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_490"
---

# Freedom Mobile: MCC 302, MNC 490 (Canada)

**Freedom Mobile** (operator: Shaw Communications) is a mobile network in [Canada](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/canada.md) (North America & Caribbean), identified by MCC **302** and MNC **490**: PLMN ID 302490, also written 302-490 or 302 490. It runs 3G and 4G. Calling: VoLTE: Likely.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 302 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 490 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 302490 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | Freedom Mobile |
| Operator | Shaw Communications |
| Country | Canada (CA) |
| Region | North America & Caribbean |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 3G, 4G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 3G | [UMTS 1700](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_1700.md) | 511 |
| 4G | [LTE 700](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_700.md), [LTE 2600](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_2600.md), [LTE 1700](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1700.md) | 4,314 |

## 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 Freedom Mobile

Freedom Mobile, operating in Canada, is a mobile network operator under the umbrella of Shaw Communications (owned by Rogers Communications since 2023). As a key player in the North American & Caribbean telecommunications landscape, Freedom Mobile distinguishes itself through its focus on urban areas within Canada and a value-oriented approach. Identifying Freedom Mobile within network configurations relies on its unique Mobile Country Code (MCC) and Mobile Network Code (MNC). For Freedom Mobile, the MCC is 302, identifying it as a Canadian network. The MNC is 490, further pinpointing it within the Canadian mobile ecosystem. These codes are essential for devices to correctly identify and connect to the Freedom Mobile network.

Compared to larger national carriers like Rogers, Bell, and Telus, Freedom Mobile (formerly Wind Mobile) initially carved a niche by offering competitive pricing plans, particularly in major urban centers such as Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. While historically having a smaller coverage footprint than its national competitors, Freedom Mobile has strategically invested in expanding its network coverage and upgrading its infrastructure, including leveraging 5G technology. The acquisition by Rogers Communications could potentially further impact Freedom Mobile's future direction, network integration, and competitive positioning within the Canadian mobile market, potentially creating new opportunities for customers, or impacting the competition.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Mobile | `internet.freedommobile.ca` | default, dun, supl | IPV4V6 | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Internet | `internet.freedommobile.ca` | default, ia, supl | IPV4V6 | — | — | — | AOSP |
| MMS | `mms.freedommobile.ca` | mms | — | `http://mms.freedommobile.ca` | 74.115.197.70 | 8080 | AOSP, LineageOS |
| Freedom Mobile IMS | `IMS` | ims | IPV4V6 | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Freedom Mobile XCAP | `xcap.freedommobile.ca` | xcap | IPV4V6 | — | — | — | LineageOS |

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

## Android carrier config highlights

| Setting | Value | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Call settings over Ut/XCAP | Yes | `carrier_supports_ss_over_ut_bool` |
| Wi-Fi calling on when roaming | Yes | `carrier_default_wfc_ims_roaming_enabled_bool` |
| Max MMS image height | 1944 | `maxImageHeight` |
| Max MMS image width | 2592 | `maxImageWidth` |
| Max MMS size (bytes) | 1048576 | `maxMessageSize` |
| SMS segments before MMS | 6 | `smsToMmsTextThreshold` |
| Max subject length | 80 | `maxSubjectLength` |
| Recipient limit | 20 | `recipientLimit` |
| SIM country iso override | ca | `sim_country_iso_override_string` |

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **4,825** cells on this network across 86 location/tracking areas, first seen 2015-08-28 and last seen 2026-09-17 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| UMTS | 3G | 511 |
| LTE | 4G | 4,314 |

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 Canada

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | 100 | [dotmobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_100.md) | — |
| 302 | 130 | [Xplornet](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_130.md) | — |
| 302 | 131 | [Xplornet](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_131.md) | — |
| 302 | 150 | [Cogeco Connexion Inc.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_150.md) | — |
| 302 | 220 | [Telus Mobility, Koodo Mobile, Public Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_220.md) | CANTS |
| 302 | 221 | [Telus](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_221.md) | — |
| 302 | 222 | [Telus](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_222.md) | — |
| 302 | 250 | [ALO](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_250.md) | — |
| 302 | 270 | [EastLink](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_270.md) | — |
| 302 | 290 | [Airtel Wireless](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_290.md) | — |
| 302 | 300 | [ECOTEL](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_300.md) | — |
| 302 | 310 | [ECOTEL](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_310.md) | — |
| 302 | 320 | [Rogers Wireless](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_320.md) | — |
| 302 | 330 | [Blue Canada Wireless Inc.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_330.md) | — |
| 302 | 340 | [Execulink](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_340.md) | — |
| 302 | 350 | [FIRST](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_350.md) | — |
| 302 | 360 | [MiKe](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_360.md) | — |
| 302 | 361 | [Telus](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_361.md) | — |
| 302 | 370 | [Fido](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_370.md) | CANMC |
| 302 | 380 | [Keewaytinook Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_380.md) | — |
| 302 | 390 | [DMTS](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_390.md) | — |
| 302 | 420 | [ABC](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_420.md) | — |
| 302 | 480 | [Qiniq](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_480.md) | — |
| 302 | 491 | [Freedom Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_491.md) | — |
| 302 | 500 | [Videotron](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_500.md) | CANVT |
| 302 | 510 | [Videotron](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_510.md) | — |
| 302 | 520 | [Videotron](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_520.md) | — |
| 302 | 530 | [Keewaytinook Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_530.md) | — |
| 302 | 540 | [Rovvr Communications Inc.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_540.md) | — |
| 302 | 550 | [Star Solutions International Inc.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_550.md) | — |
| 302 | 560 | [Lynx Mobility](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_560.md) | — |
| 302 | 570 | [LightSquared](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_570.md) | — |
| 302 | 590 | [Quadro Mobility](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_590.md) | — |
| 302 | 600 | [Iristel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_600.md) | — |
| 302 | 610 | [Bell Mobility](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_610.md) | CANBM |
| 302 | 620 | [ICE Wireless](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_620.md) | — |
| 302 | 630 | [Aliant Mobility](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_630.md) | — |
| 302 | 640 | [Bell](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_640.md) | — |
| 302 | 650 | [TBaytel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_650.md) | — |
| 302 | 652 | [BC Tel Mobility (Telus)](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_652.md) | — |
| 302 | 653 | [Telus](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_653.md) | — |
| 302 | 655 | [MTS](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_655.md) | — |
| 302 | 656 | [TBay](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_656.md) | — |
| 302 | 657 | [Telus](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_657.md) | — |
| 302 | 660 | [MTS](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_660.md) | — |
| 302 | 670 | [CityTel Mobility](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_670.md) | — |
| 302 | 680 | [SaskTel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_680.md) | — |
| 302 | 690 | [Bell](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_690.md) | — |
| 302 | 701 | [MB Tel Mobility](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_701.md) | — |
| 302 | 702 | [MT&T Mobility (Aliant)](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_702.md) | — |
| 302 | 703 | [New Tel Mobility (Aliant)](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_703.md) | — |
| 302 | 710 | [Globalstar](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_710.md) | — |
| 302 | 720 | [Rogers Wireless](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_720.md) | CANRW |
| 302 | 721 | [Rogers Wireless](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_721.md) | — |
| 302 | 730 | [TerreStar Solutions](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_730.md) | — |
| 302 | 740 | [Shaw Telecom](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_740.md) | — |
| 302 | 750 | [SaskTel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_750.md) | — |
| 302 | 760 | [Public Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_760.md) | — |
| 302 | 770 | [TNW Wireless](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_770.md) | — |
| 302 | 780 | [SaskTel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_780.md) | CANST |
| 302 | 790 | [NetSet Communications](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_790.md) | — |
| 302 | 820 | [Rogers Wireless](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_820.md) | — |
| 302 | 860 | [Telus](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_860.md) | — |
| 302 | 880 | [Bell / Telus / SaskTel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_880.md) | — |
| 302 | 920 | [Rogers Wireless](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_920.md) | — |
| 302 | 940 | [Wightman Mobility](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_940.md) | — |
| 302 | 990 | [Ericsson Canada](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_990.md) | — |
| 302 | 991 | [Halton Regional Police Service](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/302_991.md) | — |

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