Australia
AustraliaAU
PLMN ID · 50542
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Record
Updated 2025-04-09
- Brand
- GEMCO
- Operator
- Groote Eylandt Mining Company Pty Ltd
- Country
- Australia(AU)
- Region
- Oceania
- Dialling code
- —
- Mobile Country Code
- All 56 networks on MCC 505
- Mobile Network Code
- PLMN ID
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- TADIG code
- —
- Technologies
- —
- 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 2026-06-29
1
Cells
1
Location areas
2
Measurements
2026
First measured
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About GEMCO
GEMCO Mobile is a unique mobile network operating in Australia, specifically serving the Groote Eylandt Mining Company Pty Ltd (GEMCO) on Groote Eylandt, an island within the Oceania region. Designated with Mobile Country Code (MCC) 505, which identifies Australia, and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 42, GEMCO Mobile provides essential communication services to support the mining operations and the community residing on the island. Unlike larger, national mobile network operators such as Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, GEMCO Mobile focuses on localized coverage and tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of the mining company and its associated infrastructure. While public information regarding GEMCO’s network specifics is limited, it likely utilizes technologies appropriate for the remote environment, potentially incorporating satellite backhaul and robust infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity. Given the reliance on consistent communications for mining operations, redundancy and resilience would be key features of their network design. It stands as an example of how specific industries find alternative tailored solutions to connectivity depending upon the geographic location and infrastructure capabilities across Australia.
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