Area Code 68 – Mobile Network
The phone area code for Mobile Network is 68 (international format +3168). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
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Overview of the +31 68 Prefix
The +31 68 prefix is a non-geographic mobile network prefix assigned within the Netherlands' national numbering plan. Unlike geographic area codes (such as 010 for Rotterdam or 020 for Amsterdam), the 68 prefix is not tied to a specific city or region. Instead, it is allocated to mobile network operators (MNOs) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) for mobile voice, SMS, and data services. This means that a number beginning with +31 68 can belong to a subscriber anywhere in the country, and the number does not reveal the caller's physical location.
Numbering and Formatting
Dutch mobile numbers, including those with the 68 prefix, are always nine digits in length after the country code. The full international format is +31 68 XXX XXXX (or +31 68XXXXXXXX). When dialing domestically from within the Netherlands, you would use 068 XXXX XXX (or 068XXXXXXXX), dropping the country code and replacing the leading '+' with the trunk prefix '0'. For example, a typical number might be +31 68 123 4567, which would be dialed as 068 123 4567 from a Dutch landline or mobile phone.
Technical Allocation and Routing
The 68 prefix is part of the range allocated for mobile services under the Dutch Radiocommunications Agency (Agentschap Telecom). It is used by various operators, including both established MNOs and smaller MVNOs that lease network capacity. Because of number portability, a subscriber may retain their 68 number even if they switch operators, so the prefix does not necessarily indicate the current network. Routing of calls and SMS to +31 68 numbers is handled through the national mobile network infrastructure, ensuring interconnectivity with other Dutch prefixes and international carriers.
Dialing Instructions
- From within the Netherlands: Dial 068 followed by the subscriber's seven-digit number (e.g., 068 123 4567).
- From outside the Netherlands: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US), then 31, then 68, followed by the seven-digit number (e.g., 00 31 68 123 4567).
- From mobile phones: You can also use the '+' shortcut: +31 68 123 4567.
Usage and Considerations
Numbers with the 68 prefix are used for standard mobile services, including voice calls, SMS, MMS, and mobile data. They are also used for machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and IoT devices. When calling a +31 68 number, standard mobile call charges apply, which may vary depending on your own operator and tariff plan. For international callers, it is important to note that these numbers are not toll-free; the caller will be charged international rates, and the recipient may incur roaming charges if they are outside the Netherlands.