---
title: "Etisalat: MCC 424 MNC 02"
mcc: "424"
mnc: "02"
plmn: "42402"
tadig: "ARETC"
brand: "Etisalat"
operator: "Emirates Telecom Corp"
country: "United Arab Emirates"
country_iso: "AE"
region: "Asia & Middle East"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/424_02"
---

# Etisalat: MCC 424, MNC 02 (United Arab Emirates)

**Etisalat** (operator: Emirates Telecom Corp) is a mobile network in [United Arab Emirates](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/united_arab_emirates.md) (Asia & Middle East), identified by MCC **424** and MNC **02**: PLMN ID 42402, also written 424-02 or 424 02, with the TADIG roaming code **ARETC**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G. Calling: VoLTE: Likely.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 424 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 02 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 42402 |
| TADIG code | ARETC |
| Brand | Etisalat |
| Operator | Emirates Telecom Corp |
| Country | United Arab Emirates (AE) |
| Region | Asia & Middle East |
| 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) | 11,430 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 1,533 |
| 4G | [LTE 800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_800.md), [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md), [LTE 2600](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_2600.md) | 8,140 |
| 5G | No bands on file | 97 |

## 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 Etisalat

Etisalat, officially known as Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC, is a leading telecommunications operator headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. As one of the dominant players in the UAE's mobile market, competing with the likes of du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company), Etisalat offers a wide range of services, including mobile, fixed-line, internet, and digital TV solutions. Operating under Mobile Country Code (MCC) 424 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 02, Etisalat provides extensive coverage across the UAE and has expanded its presence significantly throughout Asia and the Middle East, becoming a major force in the regional telecom landscape.

Founded in 1976, Etisalat played a crucial role in developing the UAE's early telecommunications infrastructure. Over the years, it has consistently invested in cutting-edge technology, including being among the first to launch 5G services in the region. Etisalat's commitment to innovation has earned it recognition as one of the most valuable brands in the Middle East. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and a dedication to providing reliable and high-quality connectivity, Etisalat continues to shape the future of telecommunications within the United Arab Emirates and beyond. The network's MCC 424 and MNC 02 are vital identifiers within the global GSM network, ensuring seamless roaming and connectivity for its subscribers traveling internationally.

## Global SIMs using this network's numbering

- [Webbing](https://mcc-mnc.org/mvno/webbing.md) (IoT)

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Username | Password | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etisalat Data Package | `etisalat.ae` | default, ia, mms, supl | — | — | — | `http://mms/servlets/mms` | 10.12.0.32 | 8080 | AOSP |
| Etisalat internet | `etisalat.ae` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Etisalat UAE | `etisalat.ae` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Etisalat WAP | `etisalat` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Etisalat MMS | `etisalat` | mms | — | — | — | `http://mms/servlets/mms` | 10.12.0.32 | 8080 | LineageOS |
| Etisalat UAE MMS | `mms` | mms | — | `mms` | `mms` | `http://mms/servlets/mms` | 10.12.0.32 | 8080 | LineageOS |
| Etisalat IMS | `ims` | ims | IPV4V6 | — | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Etisalat Ut | `ut` | xcap | IPV4V6 | — | — | — | — | — | AOSP |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **21,200** cells on this network across 1,261 location/tracking areas, first seen 2013-04-22 and last seen 2026-09-17 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 11,430 |
| UMTS | 3G | 1,533 |
| LTE | 4G | 8,140 |
| NR | 5G | 97 |

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 United Arab Emirates

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | 03 | [du](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/424_03.md) | AREDU |

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