Area Code 699 – Mobile Network
The phone area code for Mobile Network is 699 (international format +43699). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 699
Select a central office code to view local carrier data and detailed information
Overview of Austria's +43 699 Mobile Prefix
The +43 699 prefix is a non-geographic mobile network code assigned within Austria's national numbering plan, as defined by the ITU-T E.164 standard and administered by the Rundfunk und Telekom Regulierungs-GmbH (RTR). Unlike geographic area codes that correspond to specific cities or regions, the 699 prefix is location-independent and exclusively used for mobile telecommunications services. Subscribers assigned numbers under this prefix are typically served by mobile network operators (MNOs) or mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) that have secured numbering capacity from the national regulator.
Number Format and Dialing Procedures
Austrian mobile numbers, including those with the 699 prefix, consist of a total of 10 digits when dialed domestically, excluding the trunk prefix '0'. The structure is: 0 (trunk prefix) + 699 (mobile network code) + 7-digit subscriber number. For example, a typical number would appear as 0699 1234567 in domestic format. When dialing from abroad, the leading '0' is omitted, and the country code +43 is used, resulting in the international format: +43 699 1234567. Callers should note that the space after the country code and after the 699 prefix is for readability only; the actual dialing sequence is continuous.
International and Domestic Caller Instructions
For callers within Austria, dial the full domestic number including the trunk prefix: 0699 1234567. For international callers, dial the international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, or 011 from North America), followed by Austria's country code 43, then the 699 prefix and subscriber number, omitting the initial '0': +43 699 1234567. This prefix is not tied to any geographic location, so there are no regional dialing variations or overlay considerations.
Mobile Services and Portability
Numbers under the 699 prefix support full mobile functionality, including voice calls, SMS, MMS, and mobile data services. They are also subject to mobile number portability (MNP), meaning that a subscriber may retain their 699 number when switching to another Austrian mobile operator. Consequently, the prefix does not definitively indicate the current network operator; it only reflects the original allocation. For SMS and voice routing, international messages should be addressed to the full international format, e.g., +436991234567.
Regulatory and Cost Considerations
As a non-geographic prefix, 699 numbers are regulated under Austria's telecommunications laws, ensuring fair competition and consumer protection. Call costs to 699 numbers are typically aligned with standard mobile tariffs, but may vary depending on the caller's network and plan. It is advisable for users to check with their service provider for specific charges, especially when roaming or calling from abroad.