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.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in China are China Mobile (58.2%), China Mobile (58.2%), China Mobile (58.2%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 460 | 00 | 46000 | China Mobile | Operational | 58.2% |
| 460 | 01, 09 | 46001, 46009 | China Unicom | Operational | 14% |
| 460 | 02, 07 | 46002, 46007 | China Mobile | Not operational | 58.2% |
| 460 | 03, 11 | 46003, 46011 | China Telecom | Operational | 25.4% |
| 460 | 04 | 46004 | China Mobile Global Star Satellite | Unknown | 58.2% |
| 460 | 05 | 46005 | China Telecom | Not operational | 25.4% |
| 460 | 06 | 46006 | China Unicom | Not operational | 14% |
| 460 | 08 | 46008 | China Mobile | Unknown | 58.2% |
| 460 | 15 | 46015 | China Broadnet | Operational | 2.5% |
| 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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