---
title: "BHP Billiton: MCC 505 MNC 31"
mcc: "505"
mnc: "31"
plmn: "50531"
operator: "BHP Billiton"
country: "Australia"
country_iso: "AU"
region: "Oceania"
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_31"
---

# BHP Billiton: MCC 505, MNC 31 (Australia)

**BHP Billiton** is a mobile network in [Australia](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/australia.md) (Oceania), identified by MCC **505** and MNC **31**: PLMN ID 50531, also written 505-31 or 505 31.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 505 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 31 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 50531 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | — |
| Operator | BHP Billiton |
| Country | Australia (AU) |
| Region | Oceania |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | — |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 4G | No bands on file | 4 |

## 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 BHP Billiton

BHP Billiton Mobile, operating in Australia (Oceania), utilizes the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 505 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 31. This unique combination identifies the network specifically within the Australian telecommunications landscape. Australia, a country known for its vast distances and diverse terrains, requires robust mobile network infrastructure. BHP Billiton's presence in this sector likely caters to specific industrial or operational communication needs, especially considering BHP's significant mining operations spread across various regions of the country. While the major players like Telstra (MCC 505, MNC 01), Optus (MCC 505, MNC 02), and Vodafone (MCC 505, MNC 03) provide broad public coverage, specialized networks like BHP Billiton's often focus on providing dedicated, reliable communication services for their employees and operations, particularly in remote areas where general mobile coverage may be limited.

Given BHP Billiton's scale and operational requirements, their mobile network could potentially employ a combination of technologies, from standard GSM, UMTS, or LTE, to more specialized solutions like satellite communication in areas with little to no terrestrial infrastructure. It's reasonable to assume that the network prioritizes secure and reliable communication for critical operations. Their network might differ significantly in user base and coverage area compared to publicly available networks like Telstra or Optus, which target general public use. Information regarding the specifics of BHP Billiton Mobile's network infrastructure and services can often be found in regulatory filings with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) or in corporate communications related to BHP Billiton's operational technologies.

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **4** cells on this network across 2 location/tracking areas, first seen 2021-01-31 and last seen 2025-07-01 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| LTE | 4G | 4 |

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 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 | 12 | [3](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_12.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 | 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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