Area Code 150 – Mobile Network
The phone area code for Mobile Network is 150 (international format +86150). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 150
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Overview of China's +86 150 Mobile Prefix
The +86 150 prefix is a non-geographic mobile number range assigned within the People's Republic of China's national numbering plan, as governed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) under ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Unlike geographic area codes (e.g., 10 for Beijing, 21 for Shanghai), the 150 prefix does not correspond to any specific city or province. Instead, it is allocated to mobile network operators (MNOs) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) for nationwide subscriber use. The prefix is part of China's 11-digit mobile numbering scheme, formatted as 150-XXXX-XXXX, where the first three digits (150) constitute the mobile network code, and the remaining eight digits form the subscriber number.
Technical Formatting and Dialing Procedures
For international callers, the complete number must be dialed as +86 150 XXXX XXXX (or 0086 150 XXXX XXXX from many countries). The leading '0' is not used when dialing from abroad; however, within China, callers dial the full 11-digit number starting with '1' (e.g., 150 XXXX XXXX). No trunk prefix is required for domestic mobile-to-mobile calls. The number length is fixed at 11 digits, and the prefix is not subject to overlay or area code changes.
Carrier Allocation and Portability
The 150 prefix was originally assigned to China Mobile, one of the country's three major state-owned MNOs. However, due to Mobile Number Portability (MNP) regulations implemented nationwide in 2019, subscribers may retain their 150 numbers when switching to China Unicom or China Telecom. Consequently, the prefix alone does not definitively indicate the current operator. For verification, external databases or carrier lookup services can be used, but these may not always reflect real-time porting status.
Usage and Services
Numbers under the 150 prefix are used for standard mobile voice calls, SMS, and data services. They support international SMS and voice routing, and are fully integrated into China's 5G and 4G networks. As with all Chinese mobile numbers, they are non-geographic, meaning the subscriber can be located anywhere in the country, and the number does not affect call routing or tariff zones. For businesses, these numbers are often used for customer contact points, but they are not designated for toll-free or premium-rate services.
Caller Guidance
For local callers within China, simply dial the 11-digit number. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code (+86) and omit any leading zero. For example, to call a number listed as 150 1234 5678, dial +86 150 1234 5678. Always verify the number with the recipient, as mobile numbers are frequently used for two-factor authentication and other sensitive communications.