LINC

Southern LINC, operating within the United States (North America & Caribbean), distinguishes itself as a regional mobile network primarily known for its iDEN (Integrated Digital Enhanced Network) push-to-talk services. Officially recognized by the MCC (Mobile Country Code) 316 and MNC (Mobile Network Code) 11, Southern LINC historically catered to construction, utilities, and transportation industries, offering reliable communication solutions where instant connectivity was paramount. While other major carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile focused on broader consumer markets with technologies like GSM, CDMA, and now LTE/5G, Southern LINC carved a niche by providing robust, group-oriented communication. However, the mobile landscape has undergone significant transformation. With the sunsetting of iDEN technology, Southern LINC faced the challenge of migrating its customer base to newer platforms. Given the increasing coverage and reliability of LTE networks and the introduction of advanced push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) solutions from other providers, it remains to be seen how this network will adapt and maintain its presence in the competitive US telecommunications market. Understanding Southern LINC's specific MCC and MNC is crucial for correctly identifying the network from a technical perspective, particularly when dealing with network diagnostics or device configuration.