United States of America/North America & Caribbean

Southern LINC

OperatorSouthern Communications Services

4G
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LocationUnited States of AmericaUS
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PLMN ID · 312720

312
mcc
United States of America
720
mnc
Southern LINC

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

Not on file

GSMA roaming code

Technology

4G on this network

2G
0cell towers

Not on record

3G
0cell towers

Not on record

4G
55cell towers

1 band

5G
2cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Southern LINC
Operator
Southern Communications Services
Dialling code
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Mobile Country Code
All 99 networks on MCC 312
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
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TADIG code
—
Technologies
4G1 band on file
VoLTE (4G calling)
UnknownTell us
Wi-Fi calling
UnknownTell us
Video calling
UnknownTell us
VoNR (5G calling)
UnknownTell us
Status
Live

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Cell towers

Last measured 2026-09-15

57

Cells

17

Location areas

734

Measurements

2022

First measured

LTE 4G5596%
NR 5G24%

Crowd-sourced cell measurements from OpenCelliD, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 2026-09-27. Counts are cells people have measured, not an operator's own figures.

About Southern LINC

Southern LINC, operating in the United States of America and serving areas within North America & the Caribbean, is a unique mobile network known for its robust push-to-talk (PTT) capabilities and focus on reliable communications for businesses and government entities. Distinguished by its Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 312 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 720, Southern LINC stands apart from major national carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Its specialized network infrastructure, often compared to other regional carriers prioritizing specific industry needs, is tailored for critical communications where immediate, direct connection is paramount. While many consumers associate cellular service with broad coverage and entertainment, Southern LINC carved a niche by offering a specialized communications solution, particularly in the southeastern United States. This focused approach allowed them to build a reputation for reliability and clear voice communications, especially valuable in sectors like construction, utilities, and public safety. Although not as ubiquitous as the nationwide providers, Southern LINC's specialized offering fills a critical communication gap, particularly due to its historical focus on technology such as iDEN and then subsequent adaptations to other technologies. Discussions around the network often compare its PTT functionality to offerings from companies like Nextel (prior to its acquisition by Sprint) demonstrating similar specialised approaches to the American mobile market.

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