---
title: "Orange: MCC 259 MNC 01"
mcc: "259"
mnc: "01"
plmn: "25901"
tadig: "MDAVX"
brand: "Orange"
operator: "Orange Moldova"
country: "Moldova"
country_iso: "MD"
region: "Europe"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/259_01"
---

# Orange: MCC 259, MNC 01 (Moldova)

**Orange** (operator: Orange Moldova) is a mobile network in [Moldova](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/moldova.md) (Europe), identified by MCC **259** and MNC **01**: PLMN ID 25901, also written 259-01 or 259 01, with the TADIG roaming code **MDAVX**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 259 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 01 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 25901 |
| TADIG code | MDAVX |
| Brand | Orange |
| Operator | Orange Moldova |
| Country | Moldova (MD) |
| 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) | — |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 1 |
| 4G | [LTE 800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_800.md), [LTE 1800](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_1800.md), [LTE 2600](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_2600.md) | 126 |

## 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 Orange

Orange Moldova, operating under MCC 259 and MNC 01, is a leading mobile network in Moldova, Europe. As a subsidiary of Orange S.A., a major global telecommunications provider, Orange Moldova offers a wide range of services including mobile voice, data, and internet access. The company has invested heavily in its network infrastructure, providing 4G and increasingly 5G coverage across the country, including major cities like Chisinau, the capital.  In comparison to other mobile operators in Moldova, Orange typically ranks highly in terms of network quality, coverage, and customer service, making it a popular choice for both personal and business use.

With a substantial market share in Moldova, Orange plays a significant role in the country's telecommunications landscape.  Beyond basic connectivity, Orange Moldova actively participates in initiatives related to digitalization and contributes to the development of the information society within Moldova.  Frequent promotions, handset deals, and competitive data packages attract a large subscriber base.  Furthermore, Orange provides a range of value-added services from entertainment to financial solutions.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange IMO | `wap.orange.md` | * | — | `http://wap.orange.md/` | 9201 | 8799 | LineageOS |
| Orange IMO | `wap.orange.md` | default, supl | — | — | — | 3128 | LineageOS |
| Orange Internet | `wap.orange.md` | default, ia, supl | — | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Orange MMS | `mms.orange.md` | mms | — | `http://mms/mms` | 192.168.127.125 | 3128 | LineageOS |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **127** cells on this network across 6 location/tracking areas, first seen 2017-09-15 and last seen 2026-07-22 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| UMTS | 3G | 1 |
| LTE | 4G | 126 |

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 Moldova

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 00 | [IDC](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/255_00.md) | — |
| 259 | 02 | [Moldcell](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/259_02.md) | MDAMC |
| 259 | 03 | [Unité](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/259_03.md) | — |
| 259 | 04 | [Eventis](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/259_04.md) | — |
| 259 | 05 | [Unité](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/259_05.md) | — |
| 259 | 15 | [IDC](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/259_15.md) | — |
| 259 | 99 | [Unité](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/259_99.md) | — |

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