---
title: "3: MCC 505 MNC 12"
mcc: "505"
mnc: "12"
plmn: "50512"
brand: "3"
operator: "Vodafone Hutchison Australia Proprietary Limited"
country: "Australia"
country_iso: "AU"
region: "Oceania"
technologies: ["3G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_12"
---

# 3: MCC 505, MNC 12 (Australia)

**3** (operator: Vodafone Hutchison Australia Proprietary Limited) is a mobile network in [Australia](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/australia.md) (Oceania), identified by MCC **505** and MNC **12**: PLMN ID 50512, also written 505-12 or 505 12. It runs 3G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 505 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 12 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 50512 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | 3 |
| Operator | Vodafone Hutchison Australia Proprietary Limited |
| Country | Australia (AU) |
| Region | Oceania |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 3G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | — |

## 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 3

Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Ltd, operating under the "3" brand in Australia, represents a significant player in Oceania's mobile telecommunications landscape. Identified by the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 505 – unique to Australia – and the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 12, "3" carved a niche for itself within a competitive market dominated by Telstra and Optus. It was a joint venture that aimed to leverage the strengths of both Vodafone and Hutchison Telecommunications, offering a blend of services and coverage to Australian consumers.

The "3" network, while eventually merging with Vodafone Australia, initially pushed boundaries with its focus on 3G technology and innovative data plans. Its presence contributed to the overall advancement of mobile services across the continent, influencing the strategies of other carriers. Before its full integration into the Vodafone brand, the "3" network competed directly with other Australian GSM networks. The partnership with Vodafone allowed for increased investment in mobile infrastructure, expanding coverage and capabilities, although the "3" brand is no longer actively used.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | `3services` | default, ia, mms, supl | — | `http://mmsc.three.net.au:10021/mmsc` | 10.176.57.25 | 8799 | AOSP |
| 3 | `3services` | default, mms, supl | — | `http://mmsc.three.net.au:10021/mmsc` | 10.176.57.25 | 8799 | LineageOS |
| 3Internet | `3netaccess` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| 3Internet | `3netaccess` | default, supl | — | — | — | — | LineageOS |

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

## Other networks in Australia

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 01 | [Telstra](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_01.md) | AUSTA |
| 505 | 02 | [Optus](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_02.md) | AUSOP |
| 505 | 03 | [Vodafone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_03.md) | AUSVF |
| 505 | 04 | [Department of Defence](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_04.md) | — |
| 505 | 05 | [Ozitel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_05.md) | — |
| 505 | 06 | [3](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_06.md) | — |
| 505 | 07 | [Vodafone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_07.md) | — |
| 505 | 08 | [One Tel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_08.md) | — |
| 505 | 09 | [Airnet](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_09.md) | — |
| 505 | 10 | [Norfolk Is](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_10.md) | — |
| 505 | 11 | [Telstra](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_11.md) | — |
| 505 | 13 | [RailCorp](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_13.md) | — |
| 505 | 14 | [AAPT](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_14.md) | — |
| 505 | 15 | [3GIS](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_15.md) | — |
| 505 | 16 | [VicTrack](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_16.md) | — |
| 505 | 17 | [Optus](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_17.md) | — |
| 505 | 18 | [Pactel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_18.md) | — |
| 505 | 19 | [Lycamobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_19.md) | — |
| 505 | 20 | [Ausgrid Corporation](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_20.md) | — |
| 505 | 21 | [Queensland Rail Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_21.md) | — |
| 505 | 22 | [iiNet Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_22.md) | — |
| 505 | 23 | [Challenge Networks Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_23.md) | — |
| 505 | 24 | [Advanced Communications Technologies Pty. Ltd.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_24.md) | — |
| 505 | 25 | [Pilbara Iron Company Services Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_25.md) | — |
| 505 | 26 | [Dialogue Communications Pty. Ltd.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_26.md) | — |
| 505 | 27 | [Nexium Telecommunications](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_27.md) | — |
| 505 | 28 | [RCOM International Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_28.md) | — |
| 505 | 30 | [Compatel Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_30.md) | — |
| 505 | 31 | [BHP Billiton](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_31.md) | — |
| 505 | 32 | [Thales Australia](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_32.md) | — |
| 505 | 33 | [CLX Networks Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_33.md) | — |
| 505 | 34 | [Santos Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_34.md) | — |
| 505 | 35 | [MessageBird Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_35.md) | — |
| 505 | 36 | [Optus](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_36.md) | — |
| 505 | 37 | [Yancoal Australia Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_37.md) | — |
| 505 | 38 | [Truphone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_38.md) | — |
| 505 | 39 | [Telstra](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_39.md) | — |
| 505 | 40 | [CITIC Pacific Mining](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_40.md) | — |
| 505 | 41 | [Aqura Technologies Pty](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_41.md) | — |
| 505 | 42 | [GEMCO](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_42.md) | — |
| 505 | 43 | [Arrow Energy Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_43.md) | — |
| 505 | 44 | [Roy Hill Iron Ore Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_44.md) | — |
| 505 | 45 | [Clermont Coal Operations Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_45.md) | — |
| 505 | 46 | [AngloGold Ashanti Australia Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_46.md) | — |
| 505 | 47 | [Woodside Energy Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_47.md) | — |
| 505 | 48 | [Titan ICT Pty Ltd](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_48.md) | — |
| 505 | 50 | [Pivotel Group Pty Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_50.md) | — |
| 505 | 61 | [CommTel NS](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_61.md) | — |
| 505 | 62 | [NBN](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_62.md) | — |
| 505 | 68 | [NBN](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_68.md) | — |
| 505 | 71 | [Telstra](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_71.md) | — |
| 505 | 72 | [Telstra](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_72.md) | — |
| 505 | 88 | [Pivotel Group Pty Limited](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_88.md) | — |
| 505 | 90 | [Optus](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_90.md) | — |
| 505 | 99 | [One Tel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_99.md) | — |

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