---
title: "Unitel: MCC 457 MNC 03"
mcc: "457"
mnc: "03"
plmn: "45703"
tadig: "LAOAS"
brand: "Unitel"
operator: "Star Telecom Co., Ltd"
country: "Laos"
country_iso: "LA"
region: "Asia & Middle East"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/457_03"
---

# Unitel: MCC 457, MNC 03 (Laos)

**Unitel** (operator: Star Telecom Co., Ltd) is a mobile network in [Laos](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/laos.md) (Asia & Middle East), identified by MCC **457** and MNC **03**: PLMN ID 45703, also written 457-03 or 457 03, with the TADIG roaming code **LAOAS**. It runs 2G, 3G and 4G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 457 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 03 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 45703 |
| TADIG code | LAOAS |
| Brand | Unitel |
| Operator | Star Telecom Co., Ltd |
| 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) | 1 |
| 3G | [UMTS 2100](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_2100.md) | — |
| 4G | [LTE](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte.md) | 4 |
| 5G | No bands on file | 1 |

## 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 Unitel

Unitel, operating in Laos under Star Telecom Co., Ltd, is a prominent mobile network provider in the Asia & Middle East region, specifically located in the Southeast Asian country of Laos. Identified by its Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 457 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 03, Unitel plays a significant role in the Laotian telecommunications landscape, providing cellular services to a vast portion of the population. They offer a range of services including voice, data, and mobile money solutions, contributing to increased connectivity and bridging the digital divide within Laos.

Compared to other mobile operators in Laos, Unitel has established a strong presence since it began operations. Offering competitive packages and expanding its network coverage into more rural areas, Unitel has become a key player in enabling communication and access to information for individuals and businesses nationwide. The 457 MCC uniquely identifies Laos within the global mobile network ecosystem, while the 03 MNC pinpoints Unitel as the specific operator providing cellular services within that country.

## APN settings

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

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **6** cells on this network across 3 location/tracking areas, first seen 2024-03-06 and last seen 2026-07-09 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| GSM | 2G | 1 |
| LTE | 4G | 4 |
| NR | 5G | 1 |

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 | 01 | [LaoTel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/457_01.md) | LAOTC |
| 457 | 02 | [ETL](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/457_02.md) | LAOET |
| 457 | 08 | [Beeline](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/457_08.md) | LAOTL |

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