Australia
AustraliaAU
PLMN ID · 50523
Technology
4G on this network
Record
Updated 2025-04-09
- Brand
- —
- Operator
- Challenge Networks Pty Ltd
- Country
- Australia(AU)
- Region
- Oceania
- Dialling code
- —
- Mobile Country Code
- All 56 networks on MCC 505
- Mobile Network Code
- PLMN ID
- What is a PLMN ID?
- TADIG code
- —
- Technologies
- 4G2 bands on file
- VoLTE (4G calling)
- UnknownTell us
- Wi-Fi calling
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- Video calling
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- VoNR (5G calling)
- UnknownTell us
- Status
- Live
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Cell towers
Last measured 2025-07-17
3
Cells
2
Location areas
7
Measurements
2025
First measured
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About Challenge Networks Pty Ltd
Challenge Networks Pty Ltd is a mobile network operator providing services in Australia, a part of the Oceania region. Officially registered under the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 505, which identifies Australia, and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 23, Challenge Networks aims to provide competitive mobile services within the Australian telecommunications landscape. While perhaps not as widely known as larger players like Telstra, Optus, or Vodafone, Challenge Networks carves its niche by potentially focusing on specific demographics or offering specialized services. The Australian mobile market is quite competitive, and Challenge Networks operates within this environment, navigating spectrum allocation, infrastructure development, and subscriber acquisition, much like its larger counterparts. The 505-23 code uniquely identifies them within the GSM Association's global registry, differentiating their services from others in the country. Information regarding Challenge Networks' specific offerings, coverage areas, and target market might be gleaned from their website or through publicly available regulatory filings with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
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