Area Code 132 – Mobile Network
The phone area code for Mobile Network is 132 (international format +86132). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 132
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Overview of China Mobile Prefix 132
The +86 132 prefix is a non-geographic mobile network code assigned within the People's Republic of China's national numbering plan. It is operated by China Mobile Communications Corporation (China Mobile), the world's largest mobile network operator by subscriber count. Unlike geographic area codes that correspond to specific cities or provinces, 132 is a mobile-specific prefix that does not indicate the caller's or callee's physical location. Subscribers assigned numbers beginning with 132 can be located anywhere in mainland China, and the number remains valid across all provinces and autonomous regions.
Technical Format and Dialing Procedures
Chinese mobile numbers, including those under the 132 prefix, follow the ITU-T E.164 international standard. The complete international dialing format is +86 132 XXXX XXXX, where +86 is the country calling code for China, 132 is the mobile network prefix, and the remaining eight digits constitute the subscriber number. The total length of a Chinese mobile number is 11 digits, excluding the country code. When dialing domestically within China, callers must include the trunk prefix 0 before the mobile number, resulting in the format 0 132 XXXX XXXX. However, for calls from outside China, the trunk prefix is omitted, and the number is dialed as +86 132 XXXX XXXX.
Network and Regulatory Details
The 132 prefix is part of the GSM/UMTS/LTE spectrum allocated to China Mobile. It supports all standard mobile services, including voice, SMS, MMS, and high-speed data. China Mobile operates a nationwide network with extensive coverage, including rural and remote areas. The prefix is also used for IoT (Internet of Things) and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, though such applications may use dedicated sub-ranges. Mobile number portability (MNP) is available in China, allowing subscribers to retain their 132 numbers when switching to another operator, subject to regulatory conditions. Consequently, a number starting with 132 may occasionally be associated with a different network operator after porting.
Caller Guidance
For international callers, dialing a 132 number requires entering the international access code of the originating country (e.g., 011 from the United States, 00 from most European countries), followed by China's country code 86, and then the 11-digit mobile number without any leading zero. For example, to call a Chinese mobile number 132 1234 5678 from abroad, you would dial +86 132 1234 5678. Domestic callers within China should simply dial 132 1234 5678 (or 0 132 1234 5678 from landlines in some regions). It is important to note that charges for international calls to Chinese mobiles vary by carrier and plan; always check with your service provider for applicable rates.