---
title: "Base: MCC 206 MNC 20"
mcc: "206"
mnc: "20"
plmn: "20620"
tadig: "BELKO"
brand: "Base"
operator: "Telenet"
country: "Belgium"
country_iso: "BE"
region: "Europe"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_20"
---

# Base: MCC 206, MNC 20 (Belgium)

**Base** (operator: Telenet) is a mobile network in [Belgium](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/belgium.md) (Europe), identified by MCC **206** and MNC **20**: PLMN ID 20620, also written 206-20 or 206 20, with the TADIG roaming code **BELKO**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 206 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 20 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 20620 |
| TADIG code | BELKO |
| Brand | Base |
| Operator | Telenet |
| Country | Belgium (BE) |
| Region | Europe |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_1800.md), [GSM 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_900.md) | 2,763 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 47 |
| 4G | [LTE 800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_800.md), [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md) | 10,816 |

## 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 Base

Telenet Base, operating in Belgium, stands as a prominent mobile network provider, identified by the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 206 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 20. As part of Telenet Group, Base offers a range of mobile services to consumers across the country, competing alongside other major players like Proximus and Orange Belgium.  Belgium, a key market in Europe, boasts a high mobile penetration rate, making Base a crucial part of the nation's telecommunications infrastructure. They offer 2G, 3G, 4G and now 5G services to subscribers.

Base's network infrastructure leverages the specified MCC and MNC to ensure seamless connectivity and identification within the broader European and global mobile ecosystem. This unique identifier allows devices to correctly register with the network and access available services. Many sources and users report that Base provides competitive coverage, pricing, and customer service, making it a popular choice for Belgian mobile users. Users can use the 206 20 MCC MNC combination to discover networks on their device and connect to Telenet Base. It’s seen as a more budget oriented network, but with excellent 4 and 5g coverage in most of the Belgium area.

## MVNOs on Base

- [Virgin](https://mcc-mnc.org/mvno/virgin.md)

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Username | Password | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASE Belgium | `gprs.base.be` | default, supl | — | `base` | `base` | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| BASE Internet | `gprs.base.be` | default, ia, supl | — | `base` | `base` | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Carrefour Belgium | `carrefourdata.be` | default, supl | — | `carrefour` | `carrefour` | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| Mobile Vikings | `web.be` | default, supl | — | `web` | `web` | — | — | — | LineageOS |
| BASE MMS | `mms.base.be` | mms | — | `base` | `base` | `http://mmsc.base.be` | 217.72.235.1 | 8080 | AOSP, LineageOS |
| Carrefour Belgium MMS | `carrefourmms.be` | mms | — | `carrefour` | `carrefour` | `http://mmsc.base.be/` | 217.72.235.1 | 8080 | LineageOS |
| Mobile Vikings MMS | `mms.be` | mms | — | `mms` | `mms` | `http://mmsc.be` | 217.72.235.1 | 8080 | LineageOS |

Settings come from Android's AOSP and LineageOS APN lists and user corrections.

## APN settings: Virgin

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Mobile | `goto.virginmobile.uk` | default, ia, mms, supl | IPV4V6 | `http://mms.virginmobile.co.uk:8002` | 193.30.166.2 | 8080 | AOSP |

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **13,626** cells on this network across 2,252 location/tracking areas, first seen 2011-09-01 and last seen 2026-09-17 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 2,763 |
| UMTS | 3G | 47 |
| LTE | 4G | 10,816 |

Locate a single cell by MCC, MNC, LAC/TAC and cell ID with the https://mcc-mnc.org/cell-id-lookup tool, `GET /api/v1/cells` or the MCP `lookup_cell` tool. Cell data from OpenCelliD (https://opencellid.org), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Other networks in Belgium

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 00 | [Proximus](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_00.md) | — |
| 206 | 01 | [Proximus](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_01.md) | BELTB |
| 206 | 013 | [edpnet](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_013.md) | — |
| 206 | 02 | [Infrabel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_02.md) | — |
| 206 | 05 | [Telenet](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_05.md) | — |
| 206 | 06 | [Lycamobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_06.md) | — |
| 206 | 07 | [Vectone Mobile](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_07.md) | — |
| 206 | 08 | [Nethys](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_08.md) | — |
| 206 | 09 | [Voxbone](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_09.md) | — |
| 206 | 10 | [Orange Belgium](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_10.md) | BELMO |
| 206 | 15 | [Elephant Talk Communications Schweiz GmbH](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_15.md) | — |
| 206 | 16 | [NextGen Mobile Ltd.](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_16.md) | — |
| 206 | 25 | [Dense Air Belgium SPRL](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_25.md) | — |
| 206 | 28 | [BICS](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_28.md) | — |
| 206 | 30 | [Mobile Vikings](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_30.md) | — |
| 206 | 33 | [Ericsson NV](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_33.md) | — |
| 206 | 40 | [JOIN](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_40.md) | — |
| 206 | 50 | [IP Nexia](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/206_50.md) | — |

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