---
title: "Bitel: MCC 716 MNC 15"
mcc: "716"
mnc: "15"
plmn: "71615"
tadig: "PERVG"
brand: "Bitel"
operator: "Viettel Peru S.A.C."
country: "Peru"
country_iso: "PE"
region: "South & Central America"
technologies: ["2G", "3G", "4G", "5G"]
updated: "2025-04-09"
canonical: "https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/716_15"
---

# Bitel: MCC 716, MNC 15 (Peru)

**Bitel** (operator: Viettel Peru S.A.C.) is a mobile network in [Peru](https://mcc-mnc.org/countries/peru.md) (South & Central America), identified by MCC **716** and MNC **15**: PLMN ID 71615, also written 716-15 or 716 15, with the TADIG roaming code **PERVG**. It runs 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G.

## Identifiers

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MCC (Mobile Country Code) | 716 |
| MNC (Mobile Network Code) | 15 |
| PLMN ID (MCC+MNC) | 71615 |
| TADIG code | PERVG |
| Brand | Bitel |
| Operator | Viettel Peru S.A.C. |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Region | South & Central America |
| Dialling code | — |
| Technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |

## Technologies & bands

| Generation | Bands | Measured cells |
|---|---|---|
| 2G | [GSM 1900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/gsm_1900.md) | — |
| 3G | [UMTS 1900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/umts_1900.md) | 181 |
| 4G | [LTE 900](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/lte_900.md) | 783 |
| 5G | [5G 3500](https://mcc-mnc.org/coverage/5g_3500.md) | — |

## 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 Bitel

Viettel Peru S.A.C., operating under the commercial name Bitel, is a prominent mobile network operator in Peru. As part of the larger Vietnamese-based Viettel Group, Bitel has significantly impacted the Peruvian telecommunications landscape since its launch. It holds the Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 716, identifying Peru, and the Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 15. This unique identifier is crucial for mobile devices to connect to Bitel's network. Bitel is one of several major players in Peru's competitive mobile market, striving to offer comprehensive coverage and a range of services to rival established operators.

Bitel distinguishes itself through strategic investments in network infrastructure, with a particular focus on expanding 4G LTE coverage to rural areas that were previously underserved. This commitment has helped bridge the digital divide and brought mobile internet access to more Peruvians. Compared to competitors like Claro and Movistar, Bitel often emphasizes affordable data plans and promotions to attract budget-conscious customers. While Peru boasts diverse geography, Bitel’s expansion efforts aim to bring reliable mobile connectivity across the country, contributing to Peru's economic growth and social development in the increasingly connected South & Central American region.

## APN settings

| Name | APN | Types | Protocol | MMSC | MMS proxy | MMS port | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitel - Internet | `bitel` | default, ia, supl | IP | — | — | — | AOSP |
| Bitel - MMS | `bitel-mms` | mms | IP | `http://181.176.241.99:8080` | 10.121.144.3 | 8000 | AOSP |

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

## Cell towers

OpenCelliD has measured **964** cells on this network across 65 location/tracking areas, first seen 2016-09-25 and last seen 2026-09-03 (data as of 2026-09-27).

| Radio | Generation | Cells |
|---|---|---|
| UMTS | 3G | 181 |
| LTE | 4G | 783 |

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 Peru

| MCC | MNC | Network | TADIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 716 | 06 | [Movistar](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/716_06.md) | PERMO |
| 716 | 07 | [Entel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/716_07.md) | — |
| 716 | 10 | [Claro](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/716_10.md) | PERTM |
| 716 | 17 | [Entel](https://mcc-mnc.org/networks/716_17.md) | — |

## Recent changes

- 2026-09-08: Updated the network types to 5G, GSM, LTE, and UMTS.

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