---
title: "LaoTel: MCC 457 MNC 01"
mcc: "457"
mnc: "01"
plmn: "45701"
tadig: "LAOTC"
brand: "LaoTel"
operator: "Lao Telecom"
country: "Laos"
country_iso: "LA"
region: "Asia & Middle East"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/457_01"
---

# LaoTel: MCC 457, MNC 01 (Laos)

**LaoTel** (operator: Lao Telecom) is a mobile network in [Laos](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/laos.md) (Asia & Middle East), identified by MCC **457** and MNC **01**: PLMN ID 45701, also written 457-01 or 457 01, with the TADIG roaming code **LAOTC**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 457 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 01 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 45701 |
| TADIG code | LAOTC |
| Brand | LaoTel |
| Operator | Lao Telecom |
| Country | Laos (LA) |
| Region | Asia & Middle East |
| 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 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | 7 |
| 4G | [LTE 2600](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_2600.md) | 3 |

## 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 LaoTel

Lao Telecom, also known as LaoTel, stands as a significant player in Laos' mobile network landscape. As the primary state-owned telecommunications provider, LaoTel plays a crucial role in connecting the nation, from the bustling capital of Vientiane to remote rural areas. We can identify Lao Telecom within the intricate global mobile network system through its unique identifiers: the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 457, which firmly places it within Laos, and the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 01. These codes are essential for mobile devices to correctly identify and connect to the LaoTel network when roaming or operating within the country.

In a market that includes competing networks, Lao Telecom is a vital part of Laos' telecommunications infrastructure. They provide different services from basic voice calls to latest 4G LTE. With consistent improvements over modernizing and expanding its network coverage, LaoTel aims to meet the growing data demands of Laos' increasingly connected population. As mobile technology continues to evolve across Asia and the Middle East, Lao Telecom's ongoing development is critical to Laos' digital advancement and its ability to participate in the global economy. The contribution of LaoTel to Laos' communications is essential as a key aspect of national infrastructure.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC | `default` | default, ia, supl | — | AOSP |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **12** cells on this network across 8 location/tracking areas, first seen 2016-03-25 and last seen 2026-01-23 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 2 |
| UMTS | 3G | 7 |
| LTE | 4G | 3 |

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 Laos

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457 | 02 | [ETL](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/457_02.md) | LAOET |
| 457 | 03 | [Unitel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/457_03.md) | LAOAS |
| 457 | 08 | [Beeline](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/457_08.md) | LAOTL |

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