Australia/Oceania

Queensland Rail Limited

OperatorQueensland Rail Limited

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LocationAustraliaAU
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PLMN ID · 50521

505
mcc
Australia
21
mnc
Queensland Rail Limited

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

Not on file

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G on this network

2G
2cell towers

1 band

3G
0cell towers

Not on record

4G
0cell towers

Not on record

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
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Operator
Queensland Rail Limited
Region
Oceania
Dialling code
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Mobile Country Code
All 56 networks on MCC 505
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
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TADIG code
—
Technologies
2G1 band on file
VoLTE (4G calling)
UnknownTell us
Wi-Fi calling
UnknownTell us
Video calling
UnknownTell us
VoNR (5G calling)
UnknownTell us
Status
Live

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Cell towers

Last measured 2025-07-28

2

Cells

1

Location areas

5

Measurements

2025

First measured

GSM 2G2100%

Crowd-sourced cell measurements from OpenCelliD, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 2026-09-27. Counts are cells people have measured, not an operator's own figures.

About Queensland Rail Limited

Queensland Rail Limited operates a unique mobile network in Australia, specifically within the Oceania region. Distinguished by its Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 505 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 21, this network isn't your typical public cellular provider like Telstra, Optus, or Vodafone. Instead, Queensland Rail's mobile infrastructure is strategically deployed to support its railway operations, enabling critical communication and data transmission across its vast network. This specialized application differs significantly from the consumer-focused services offered by major Australian mobile carriers, who prioritises coverage density for population. Queensland Rail's dedicated mobile network plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the state's railway system. Key applications may include train control and communication, signalling systems, and real-time monitoring of infrastructure. Leveraging its own MCC and MNC allocation, Queensland Rail maintains greater control and reliability over its communications, tailored to the specific requirements of its railway environment. While not directly comparable in coverage footprint to nationwide networks, Queensland Rail's mobile infrastructure plays a crucial but unsung role in keeping Queensland's trains running on time and effectively across the state, and indeed is something that would be an expected setup for many railway operators across the globe.

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