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title: What do MCC and MNC mean in the SMS Rate Plan on SMSGatewayCenter?
description: "The SMS rate plan on **SMSGatewayCenter** includes **MCC and MNC** columns to help identify mobile networks for accurate pricing. Here’s what they mean and their importance: ## **What Are MCC and MNC?** - ***MCC (Mobile Country Code)***: A three-digit code…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/mcc-mnc-rate-plan/"
updated: "2025-05-17"
category: Users / Rate Plan
---

# What do MCC and MNC mean in the SMS Rate Plan on SMSGatewayCenter?

The SMS rate plan on **SMSGatewayCenter** includes **MCC and MNC** columns to help identify mobile networks for accurate pricing. Here’s what they mean and their importance:

## **What Are MCC and MNC?**

- ***MCC (Mobile Country Code)***: A three-digit code that identifies the country of the mobile network (e.g., “404” for India).
- ***MNC (Mobile Network Code)***: A two- or three-digit code that identifies the specific mobile operator within that country (e.g., “10” for a specific operator in India).

### **Why Are They Important?**

- **Operator Identification**: MCC and MNC help you identify the mobile operator for each country, which can affect SMS rates.
- **Accurate Pricing**: Rates may vary by operator within a country, so knowing the MCC and MNC ensures you’re using the correct rate.
- **Campaign Planning**: Helps you target specific operators for better delivery and cost management.
- **Example**:
- For India: MCC “404” and MNC “10” might indicate a specific operator with a rate of “0.25 INR” per SMS.

#### **Best Practices**

- Use MCC and MNC to verify the operator when planning international SMS campaigns.
- Cross-check with the *Operator* column in the rate plan for clarity.

**MCC and MNC** provide critical details for effective [SMS campaign](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com) planning on **SMSGatewayCenter**. For assistance, contact our support team.

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