---
title: "NBN: MCC 505 MNC 68"
mcc: "505"
mnc: "68"
plmn: "50568"
brand: "NBN"
operator: "National Broadband Network Co."
country: "Australia"
country_iso: "AU"
region: "Oceania"
technologies: ["4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/505_68"
---

# NBN: MCC 505, MNC 68 (Australia)

**NBN** (operator: National Broadband Network Co.) is a mobile network in [Australia](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/australia.md) (Oceania), identified by MCC **505** and MNC **68**: PLMN ID 50568, also written 505-68 or 505 68. It runs 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 505 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 68 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 50568 |
| TADIG code | — |
| Brand | NBN |
| Operator | National Broadband Network Co. |
| Country | Australia (AU) |
| Region | Oceania |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 4G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 4G | [TD-LTE 2300](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/td-lte_2300.md), [TD-LTE 3500](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/td-lte_3500.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 NBN

The National Broadband Network Co. (NBN) in Australia is a significant player in Oceania's telecommunications landscape, operating under Mobile Country Code (MCC) 505, which identifies Australia, and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 68. As a government-owned corporation, NBN Co. is primarily responsible for rolling out high-speed broadband internet across Australia, aiming to bridge the digital divide and provide improved connectivity to both urban and rural areas. While not a traditional mobile network operator distributing SIM cards directly to consumers, its infrastructure plays a critical role in supporting the services offered by various mobile network virtual operators (MVNOs) and traditional telcos throughout the country.

NBN Co.'s efforts stand alongside established mobile networks like Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, all operating within the Australian MCC 505. Unlike these networks that primarily deliver mobile voice and data services directly to end-users, NBN focuses on providing the underlying fixed-line and wireless infrastructure that enables these services. This infrastructure includes fiber optic cables, hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) networks, fixed wireless towers, and satellite technology. While not directly comparable in service delivery, NBN's impact on mobile connectivity is undeniable, facilitating faster data speeds and improved network reliability across Australia, benefiting both consumers and businesses alike, with NBN underpinning the backhaul for many mobile base stations across the vast Australian continent.

## 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 | 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 | 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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