What are the MCC and MNC codes in China?
Every mobile network in China shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 460 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a China SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +86, which is distinct from the MCC: 460 identifies the country inside the network, while +86 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 China is coded CN / CHN / 156. This page lists 10 mobile networks across 13 PLMN codes operating in China, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 460 | 00 | 46000 | China Mobile | Operational | — |
| 460 | 01, 09 | 46001, 46009 | China Unicom | Operational | — |
| 460 | 02, 07 | 46002, 46007 | China Mobile | Not operational | — |
| 460 | 03, 11 | 46003, 46011 | China Telecom | Operational | — |
| 460 | 04 | 46004 | China Mobile Global Star Satellite | Unknown | — |
| 460 | 05 | 46005 | China Telecom | Not operational | — |
| 460 | 06 | 46006 | China Unicom | Not operational | — |
| 460 | 08 | 46008 | China Mobile | Unknown | — |
| 460 | 15 | 46015 | China Broadnet | Operational | — |
| 460 | 20 | 46020 | China Tietong | Operational | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of China?
- China's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 460. Every SIM issued by a China network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is China's country calling code?
- China's international dialling prefix is +86. Note that this is separate from the MCC (460): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in China?
- This registry lists 10 operators for China, covering 13 PLMN codes in total — including MNOs, MVNOs and reserved allocations.
- How do I read a China PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 46000 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 460 (China) followed by 00 (China Mobile). The first three digits are always the country's MCC; the remaining two or three digits are the network's MNC.
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