With millions of mobile subscribers in the Philippines and many mobile network operators in the country, it can be a little confusing to determine what mobile network a phone number belongs to.
To know what network a phone number is, we look into its prefix or the first four digits (e.g., 0912, 0919, etc.).
Why You Need to Know the Mobile Network of a Phone Number?
From time to time, Smart, Globe, and other mobile networks in the Philippines offer promos to their subscribers. These include the following:
- Free calls (to the same or other networks)
- Free SMS (to the same or other networks)
- Discounted or Free landline calls to partner networks
To take advantage of these benefits and ensure you don’t incur additional charges when making calls or sending text messages, it’s important to know the mobile network of the person you want to connect to. be familiar with the mobile network prefixes.
Mobile Networks Operating in the Philippines
In most cases, mobile networks offer free calls and text messages not only within their network but also to their partner networks or subsidiaries. Here is a list of the mobile networks operating in the country.
- Globe or Globe Telecom
- Touch Mobile or TM (a subsidiary of Globe)
- Smart or Smart Communications
- Sun Cellular (now a part of Smart)
- Talk “N” Text or TNT (a subsidiary of Smart)
- Cherry Prepaid (powered by Globe)
- GOMO (powered by Globe)
- DITO or DITO Telecommunity
Mobile Prefix Numbers in the Philippines
Since several people would like to know the mobile network of a phone number before making a call or sending a text message, we took the time to prepare a complete list of mobile number prefixes used in the Philippines.
We then publish it here in numerical order and according to the network.
Prefix Numbers in Numerical Order
Prefix Number | Mobile Network |
---|---|
0813 | Smart |
0817 | Globe |
0895 | DITO |
0896 | DITO |
0897 | DITO |
0898 | DITO |
0899 | Not In Use |
0900 | Smart or TNT |
0901 | Not In Use |
0902 | Not In Use |
0903 | Not In Use |
0904 | Globe or TM |
0905 | Globe or TM |
0906 | Globe or TM |
0907 | Smart or TNT |
0908 | Smart or TNT |
0909 | Smart or TNT |
0910 | Smart or TNT |
0911 | Smart or TNT |
0912 | Smart or TNT |
0913 | Smart or TNT |
0914 | Smart or TNT |
0915 | Globe or TM |
0916 | Globe or TM |
0917 | Globe or TM |
0918 | Smart or TNT |
0919 | Smart or TNT |
0920 | Smart or TNT |
0921 | Smart or TNT |
0922 | Smart (prev. SUN) |
0923 | Smart (prev. SUN) |
0924 | Smart (prev. SUN) |
0925 | Smart (prev. SUN) |
0926 | Globe or TM |
0927 | Globe or TM |
0928 | Smart or TNT |
0929 | Smart or TNT |
0930 | Smart or TNT |
0931 | Smart (prev. SUN) |
0932 | Smart (prev. SUN) |
0933 | Smart (prev. SUN) |
0934 | Smart (prev. SUN) |
0935 | Globe or TM |
0936 | Globe or TM |
0937 | Globe or TM |
0938 | Smart or TNT |
0939 | Smart or TNT |
0940 | Smart (prev. SUN) |
0941 | Smart (prev. SUN) |
0942 | Smart (prev. SUN) |
0943 | Smart (prev. SUN) |
0944 | Smart or TNT |
0945 | Globe or TM |
0946 | Smart or TNT |
0947 | Smart or TNT |
0948 | Smart or TNT |
0949 | Smart or TNT |
0950 | Smart or TNT |
0951 | Smart or TNT |
0952 | Smart or TNT |
0953 | Globe or TM |
0954 | Globe or TM |
0955 | Globe or TM |
0956 | Globe or TM |
0957 | Globe or TM |
0958 | Globe or TM |
0959 | Globe or TM |
0960 | Smart or TNT |
0961 | Smart or TNT |
0962 | Smart or TNT |
0963 | Smart or TNT |
0964 | Smart or TNT |
0965 | Globe or TM |
0966 | Globe or TM |
0967 | Globe or TM |
0968 | Smart or TNT |
0969 | Smart or TNT |
0970 | Smart or TNT |
0971 | Smart or TNT |
0972 | Smart or TNT |
0973 | Smart (prev. SUN) |
0974 | Smart (prev. SUN) |
0975 | Globe or TM |
0976 | GOMO |
0977 | Globe or TM |
0978 | Globe or TM |
0979 | Globe or TM |
0980 | Smart or TNT |
0981 | Smart or TNT |
0982 | Smart or TNT |
0983 | Not In Use |
0984 | Not In Use |
0985 | Smart or TNT |
0986 | Not In Use |
0987 | Not In Use |
0988 | Not In Use |
0989 | Smart or TNT |
0990 | Not In Use |
0991 | DITO |
0992 | DITO |
0993 | DITO |
0994 | DITO |
0995 | Cherry Prepaid |
0996 | Cherry Prepaid |
0997 | Cherry Prepaid |
0998 | Smart or TNT |
0999 | Smart or TNT |
Prefix Numbers By Network
Now, we list the prefixes according to their mobile network for easy identification.
Smart or TNT Prefixes
Sun prefix numbers are included in the list below as they are now part of Smart.
0813 | 0942 |
0900 | 0943 |
0907 | 0944 |
0908 | 0946 |
0909 | 0947 |
0910 | 0948 |
0910 | 0949 |
0912 | 0950 |
0913 | 0951 |
0914 | 0952 |
0918 | 0960 |
0919 | 0961 |
0920 | 0962 |
0921 | 0963 |
0922 | 0964 |
0923 | 0968 |
0924 | 0969 |
0925 | 0970 |
0928 | 0971 |
0929 | 0972 |
0930 | 0973 |
0931 | 0974 |
0932 | 0980 |
0933 | 0981 |
0934 | 0982 |
0938 | 0985 |
0939 | 0989 |
0940 | 0998 |
0941 | 0999 |
Globe or TM Prefixes
Below are the starting numbers for Globe and TM subscribers.
0817 | 0955 |
0904 | 0956 |
0905 | 0957 |
0906 | 0958 |
0915 | 0959 |
0916 | 0965 |
0917 | 0966 |
0926 | 0967 |
0927 | 0975 |
0935 | 0977 |
0936 | 0978 |
0937 | 0979 |
0945 | 0995 |
0953 | 0997 |
0954 |
DITO Prefixes
Here are the prefix numbers of DITO.
0895 | 0991 |
0896 | 0992 |
0897 | 0993 |
0898 | 0994 |
GOMO Prefix
0976 |
Cherry Prepaid Prefix
0996 |
Advantages of Knowing a Phone Number’s Mobile Network
Knowing the mobile network of a phone number can be important for a few reasons:
1. Compatibility
Different mobile networks may offer different services, plans, and promotions.
If you know what network your contact is, you can choose a plan or service that provides better compatibility and cost-effectiveness when communicating with them.
2. Cost Considerations
Calling or texting between users on the same network is often more cost-effective or even free in some cases, depending on the mobile carrier’s promotions or plans.
Being aware of the network can help you manage your communication expenses.
3. Service Quality
Network coverage and service quality can vary between carriers. Knowing the mobile network can give you an idea of the potential call quality and signal strength in different areas, helping you choose a carrier that meets your needs.
4. Promotions and Offers
Mobile carriers frequently offer promotions, discounts, and special offers.
Knowing your contact’s mobile network allows you to take advantage of deals specific to that carrier.
5. Messaging Apps
Some messaging apps may offer free or discounted messaging between users on the same network.
Knowing the mobile network of your contacts can help you choose the most cost-effective means of communication.
While it’s not always crucial to know the mobile network of a phone number, it can be beneficial in certain situations, especially when considering cost, convenience, and service quality.