What are the MCC and MNC codes in Laos?
Every mobile network in Laos shares Mobile Country Code (MCC) 457 — the three-digit prefix that opens every PLMN broadcast by a Laos SIM. The country's international dialling prefix is +856, which is distinct from the MCC: 457 identifies the country inside the network, while +856 routes voice calls. Under ISO 3166 Laos is coded LA / LAO / 418. This page lists 5 mobile networks operating in Laos, with each network's MNC, full PLMN, operator, status and market share.
By reported market reach, the largest networks in Laos are Unitel (57.3%), LaoTel (27.3%), ETL (9.3%).
| MCC | MNC | PLMN | Operator | Status | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 457 | 01 | 45701 | LaoTel Lao Telecom | Operational | 27.3% |
| 457 | 02 | 45702 | ETL Enterprise of Telecommunications Lao | Operational | 9.3% |
| 457 | 03 | 45703 | Unitel Star Telecom Co., Ltd | Operational | 57.3% |
| 457 | 07 | 45707 | Best Best Telecom Co., Ltd | Operational | — |
| 457 | 08 | 45708 | TPLUS TPLUS Digital Sole Co., Ltd | Operational | 6.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MCC of Laos?
- Laos's Mobile Country Code (MCC) is 457. Every SIM issued by a Laos network broadcasts a PLMN that begins with these three digits.
- What is Laos's country calling code?
- Laos's international dialling prefix is +856. Note that this is separate from the MCC (457): the calling code routes voice calls, while the MCC identifies the country inside the mobile network.
- How many mobile networks are in Laos?
- This registry lists 5 mobile networks for Laos, from full MNOs to MVNOs, each with its MNC, PLMN code, operator, status and market share.
- How do I read a Laos PLMN?
- A PLMN such as 45701 is simply the MCC and MNC joined together: 457 (Laos) followed by 01 (LaoTel). 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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