Area Code 68 – Mobile Network
The phone area code for Mobile Network is 68 (international format +37368). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
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Overview of Moldova's +373 68 Prefix
The +373 68 prefix is a non-geographic mobile network code assigned within the Republic of Moldova's national numbering plan. Unlike geographic area codes tied to specific cities or regions, the 68 prefix is location-independent and is used exclusively for mobile telecommunications services. Numbers bearing this prefix are allocated to Moldovan mobile network operators (MNOs) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) that provide cellular services under the country's regulatory framework, overseen by the National Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ANRCETI).
Technical Format and Dialing Procedures
Moldovan mobile numbers, including those starting with 68, follow the international E.164 standard. The full international format is +373 68 XXX XXX, where +373 is the country calling code for Moldova, 68 is the national destination code (NDC) indicating a mobile service, and the remaining seven digits constitute the subscriber number. This results in a total number length of 12 digits in international format (including the +373 country code) and 9 digits in national format (0 68 XXX XXX).
When dialing from within Moldova, callers must use the national trunk prefix '0' before the NDC. For example, to call a mobile subscriber with the number 68 123 4567, a caller in Chisinau would dial 0 68 123 4567. From abroad, the caller would dial +373 68 123 4567 (or the alternative international prefix 00 373 68 123 4567, depending on the originating country's exit code).
Number Portability and Routing
Moldova implemented mobile number portability (MNP), allowing subscribers to retain their 68-prefixed numbers when switching between mobile operators. Consequently, the 68 prefix does not permanently identify a specific operator; it only indicates that the number is a mobile service. Routing of calls and SMS messages to ported numbers is handled via a centralized database, ensuring seamless connectivity regardless of the current network provider.
Usage and Availability
The 68 prefix is used for both voice and data services, including 4G/LTE and emerging 5G networks. It supports standard mobile features such as international roaming, SMS, MMS, and high-speed internet. As with other Moldovan mobile prefixes, numbers beginning with 68 are widely used for personal and business communications across the country.
For international callers, it is essential to use the correct country code and to omit the leading '0' of the national trunk prefix. For example, a caller from the United States would dial 011 373 68 123 4567. Always verify the recipient's number to ensure accurate dialing, especially when dealing with ported numbers.