Whats This ?

[defcomk]

So Today i Was playing With the Network Setting i stumbled upon these networks what are They For.
Amatole - MNC =65536
Bokamoso - MNC = 65530
BAKONE TELCOMS - MNC = 65535
Cape Town - MNC = 65521
Cell C - MNC = 65507
Ilizwi - MNC = 65532
Karabo - MNC = 65531
KINDOM - MNC = 65534
MTN - MNC = 65510
SAPS Gauteng - MNC = 65511
SENTECH - MNC = 65506
THINTA THINA - MNC = 65530
VODACOM - MNC = 65501

 

[dotVIBE]

to confuse you.

 

[Rouxenator]

MNCs are international mobile network codes. The first 3 digits is the MCC (Mobile country code) and the last two is the network code inside that country. They are usually used in conjunction with LAC and CELLID when doing forensic investigactions.

Read mode here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Network_Code

 

[defcomk]

I Knw what MNC and MCC but what are those networks for

 

[Rouxenator]

They are all networks on SA. For example, the SAPS network has PTT (Push to talk) support on it.

 

[defcomk]

okay

 

[JimM]

It depends which setting on your phone you were playing with.

If found under general network settings they are there among other things so you can configure which network has priority when roaming or to add an extra network. So if you had 23410 (O2-UK) before 23415 (Vodafone UK) your handset will select O2-UK in priority over Vodafone for example. Vodacom customers in general get better rates when roaming Vodafone networks so, it makes sense to ensure these are first in the list.

You can also add new networks if your SIM card has been with you for a while. i.e. A network that didn't exist when you got your SIM card.

As mentioned by Rouxenator, they also tie up with PTT use if pre-fixed 655 (SA Mobile Country Code or MCC)

Of course if you don't leave these shores or use PTT (Press To Talk), then just ignore these settings!!