0318 belongs to Zong. It sits inside Zong’s main number block, which runs from 0310 to 0319. Any number that starts with 0318 was issued by Zong.
The Story Behind the 0318 Code
Zong isn’t a new name. The company started out in 1991 as Paktel, one of Pakistan’s first mobile networks. In 2007, China Mobile bought the business and renamed it China Mobile Pakistan. A year later, on April 1, 2008, the brand changed again, this time to the name most people know today: Zong.
That background matters because it explains why Zong is owned by China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile carrier, rather than a local or joint-venture company like Jazz or Ufone. Zong is now Pakistan’s second-largest network, with a subscriber base of around 54 million and a market share close to 26%, according to Wikipedia’s entry on the operator.
Zong’s Full Number Range
| Code Range | Network |
|---|---|
| 0310–0319 | Zong |
0318 sits near the end of this block, alongside 0310 through 0317 and 0319.
Zong Was Pakistan’s First 4G Network
This is worth knowing if you’re deciding between operators. In September 2014, Zong switched on Pakistan’s first LTE (4G) service, ahead of every other network in the country. The rollout started in seven major cities, including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, and expanded from there. This was reported at the time by ProPakistani and TechJuice, and it’s still noted on Zong’s own site today.
How to Find Your Own Zong Number
If you’re using a Zong SIM and forgot your number, here’s the fastest way:
- Open your phone’s dialer.
- Type *2# and press call. (If that doesn’t work, try *8#, Zong’s other check code.)
- Wait a few seconds. Your number will appear on the screen.
Both codes are free and work without any balance on the SIM.
