MANILA, Philippines – Is your number Smart, Globe, Sun Cellular or Dito? This could be a tough question as mobile number prefixes in the Philippines continuous to grow. Fret no more as we provide an updated list of mobile number prefixes [as of March 2022], which also includes Touch Mobile (TM), Talk 'N Text (TNT) and the third telco player Dito Telecommunity.
For some, it is essential to identify the network provider for a particular mobile number to avoid accidental load consumption or charges if not covered by the registered promo.
The numbering plan and mobile prefixes allocation in the Philippines are regulated by the National Telecommunications Commission, an attached agency under the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Mobile phone numbers in the Philippines are 11-digit long for domestic use and using this format: "0 9yy xxx-xxxx". For international callers, instead of 0, should use the international dialing code of +63 or this format: "+63 9yy xxx-xxxx".
In a strict sense (without the international calling code), mobile phone numbers are technically 10 digits - three digits for the service provider or mobile area code plus the seven digits number.
Some of the first mobile area codes were 912 for Mobiline or Piltel, 915 for Islacom, 917 for Globe Telecom, 918 for Smart Communications, and 973 for Express Telecom.
NOTE: TNT under Smart Communications was formerly known as Piltel, Mobiline and Phone Pal. TM under Globe Telecom was formerly known as Islacom, Touch Mobile, and also known as Republika ng TM. Express Telecom or Extelcom is subsidiary of Vega Telecom, the Philippines' first mobile phone network operator and operated an analog AMPS network.
To meet the growing demands on mobile phone (commonly known as cell phone in the country), telecommunication companies continuous to add new mobile number prefixes.
Meet the telecommunications companies in the Philippines
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) - wholly-owned wireless communications and digital services subsidiary of PLDT, Inc., the Philippines’ leading telecommunications company.
Smart serves approximately 95% of the country’s cities and municipalities (as of end September 2019) with its combined 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE network, providing mobile communications services, high-speed internet connectivity, and access to digital services and content to over 71.4 million Filipinos, through its commercial brands Smart, TNT, and Sun Cellular (Sun).
NOTE: As mentioned, Sun Cellular is a brand under Smart after PLDT acquired Digitel Mobile Philippines, Inc. (DMPI) from JG Summit Holdings in 2011. Sun was known for its intra-network unlimited services and for revolutionizing the country's telecommunications industry practices.
Globe Telecom - shortened as Globe, is also a major telecommunications services provider in the country. As of end-2019, the Ayala-led company's total mobile subscriber base reached 94.2 million, according to its report. Globe also has TM under its umbrella.
Dito Telecommunity - formerly known as Mindanao Islamic Telephone Company, Inc. or Mislatel, is the upcoming third telco player in the Philippines. It is a consortium of Davao businessman Dennis Uy's Udenna Corporation and its subsidiary Chelsea Logistics Corporation, and Chinese state-owned China Telecommunications Corporation.
Dito, the sole winner of the government-sanctioned bidding to break duopoly of PLDT and Globe, is expected to begin its commercial operations by March 2021, with a scheduled first call at the end of May 2020.
Dito was derived from Filipino word "here".
The new telco company reported to set-up 1,600 base stations to cover 37% of the country. Pre-commercial trial is set on September 2020. Dito will offer 4G LTE first before moving to 5G technology in 2021.
Smart, Globe and Dito signed deal for 'lifetime' cellphone numbers
In December 2019, telco giants forged partnership to allow subscribers to retain their cell phone numbers even if they change networks or shift from postpaid to prepaid subscription, and vice versa.
Through Republic Act 11202 or known as "Mobile Number Portability or MNP Act" signed in February 2019, Smart, Globe and Dito are expected to integrate their systems to Syniverse infrastructure to fulfill the deal. The latter will serve as clearinghouse for the telcos and ensuring smooth implementation of number porting services.
NOTE: This flexibility on changing network will entail confusion on what network one mobile phone number is. But it is expected that these telcos will provide means on how to identify if number belong to Smart, Globe or Dito. We will find out soon.
Here's the complete list of mobile number prefixes in the Philippines:
Smart, TNT and Sun Cellular Number Prefixes
Globe, Touch Mobile (TM), GOMO Number Prefixes
Dito Number Prefixes
Note: The 0925 prefix is formerly Globe Telecom's number but later on became a Sun Cellular prefix number. All 0925 prefix, which is followed by numbers 3,5,6,7 and 8 are all Globe numbers. Otherwise, it is a Sun number.
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For some, it is essential to identify the network provider for a particular mobile number to avoid accidental load consumption or charges if not covered by the registered promo.
The numbering plan and mobile prefixes allocation in the Philippines are regulated by the National Telecommunications Commission, an attached agency under the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Mobile phone numbers in the Philippines are 11-digit long for domestic use and using this format: "0 9yy xxx-xxxx". For international callers, instead of 0, should use the international dialing code of +63 or this format: "+63 9yy xxx-xxxx".
In a strict sense (without the international calling code), mobile phone numbers are technically 10 digits - three digits for the service provider or mobile area code plus the seven digits number.
Some of the first mobile area codes were 912 for Mobiline or Piltel, 915 for Islacom, 917 for Globe Telecom, 918 for Smart Communications, and 973 for Express Telecom.
NOTE: TNT under Smart Communications was formerly known as Piltel, Mobiline and Phone Pal. TM under Globe Telecom was formerly known as Islacom, Touch Mobile, and also known as Republika ng TM. Express Telecom or Extelcom is subsidiary of Vega Telecom, the Philippines' first mobile phone network operator and operated an analog AMPS network.
To meet the growing demands on mobile phone (commonly known as cell phone in the country), telecommunication companies continuous to add new mobile number prefixes.
Meet the telecommunications companies in the Philippines
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) - wholly-owned wireless communications and digital services subsidiary of PLDT, Inc., the Philippines’ leading telecommunications company.
Smart serves approximately 95% of the country’s cities and municipalities (as of end September 2019) with its combined 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE network, providing mobile communications services, high-speed internet connectivity, and access to digital services and content to over 71.4 million Filipinos, through its commercial brands Smart, TNT, and Sun Cellular (Sun).
NOTE: As mentioned, Sun Cellular is a brand under Smart after PLDT acquired Digitel Mobile Philippines, Inc. (DMPI) from JG Summit Holdings in 2011. Sun was known for its intra-network unlimited services and for revolutionizing the country's telecommunications industry practices.
Globe Telecom - shortened as Globe, is also a major telecommunications services provider in the country. As of end-2019, the Ayala-led company's total mobile subscriber base reached 94.2 million, according to its report. Globe also has TM under its umbrella.
Dito Telecommunity - formerly known as Mindanao Islamic Telephone Company, Inc. or Mislatel, is the upcoming third telco player in the Philippines. It is a consortium of Davao businessman Dennis Uy's Udenna Corporation and its subsidiary Chelsea Logistics Corporation, and Chinese state-owned China Telecommunications Corporation.
Dito, the sole winner of the government-sanctioned bidding to break duopoly of PLDT and Globe, is expected to begin its commercial operations by March 2021, with a scheduled first call at the end of May 2020.
Dito was derived from Filipino word "here".
The new telco company reported to set-up 1,600 base stations to cover 37% of the country. Pre-commercial trial is set on September 2020. Dito will offer 4G LTE first before moving to 5G technology in 2021.
Smart, Globe and Dito signed deal for 'lifetime' cellphone numbers
In December 2019, telco giants forged partnership to allow subscribers to retain their cell phone numbers even if they change networks or shift from postpaid to prepaid subscription, and vice versa.
Through Republic Act 11202 or known as "Mobile Number Portability or MNP Act" signed in February 2019, Smart, Globe and Dito are expected to integrate their systems to Syniverse infrastructure to fulfill the deal. The latter will serve as clearinghouse for the telcos and ensuring smooth implementation of number porting services.
NOTE: This flexibility on changing network will entail confusion on what network one mobile phone number is. But it is expected that these telcos will provide means on how to identify if number belong to Smart, Globe or Dito. We will find out soon.
Here's the complete list of mobile number prefixes in the Philippines:
Smart, TNT and Sun Cellular Number Prefixes
| Number Prefix | Mobile Network | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 0813 | Smart | Postpaid |
| 0900 | Smart | |
| 0908 | Smart | |
| 0911 | Smart | |
| 0913 | Smart | |
| 0914 | Smart | |
| 0918 | Smart | |
| 0919 | Smart | |
| 0920 | Smart or TNT | formerly Addict Mobile number |
| 0921 | Smart | |
| 0928 | Smart | |
| 0929 | Smart | |
| 0939 | Smart | |
| 0947 | Smart | |
| 0949 | Smart | |
| 0951 | Smart | |
| 0960 | Smart | |
| 0961 | Smart | |
| 0963 | Smart | |
| 0964 | Smart or PLDT Prepaid WiFi | |
| 0968 | Smart | |
| 0969 | Smart | |
| 0970 | Smart | |
| 0971 | Smart | |
| 0980 | Smart | |
| 0981 | Smart | |
| 0998 | Smart | |
| 0999 | Smart | formerly Umobile number |
| 0907 | TNT | |
| 0909 | TNT | |
| 0910 | TNT | |
| 0912 | TNT | |
| 0930 | TNT | formerly Red Mobile |
| 0938 | TNT | formerly Red Mobile |
| 0946 | TNT | |
| 0947 | TNT | |
| 0948 | TNT | |
| 0950 | TNT | |
| 0963 | TNT | TNT 5G ready SIM |
| 0989 | TNT | |
| 0922 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0923 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0924 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0925 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0931 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0932 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0933 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0934 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0940 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0941 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0942 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0943 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0944 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0952 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0962 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0972 | Sun Cellular | |
| 0973 | Sun Cellular | formerly Extelcom |
| 0974 | Sun Cellular | formerly Extelcom |
Globe, Touch Mobile (TM), GOMO Number Prefixes
| Number Prefix | Mobile Network | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 0904 | Globe or TM | |
| 0905 | Globe or TM | |
| 0906 | Globe or TM | |
| 0916 | Globe or TM | |
| 0926 | Globe or TM | |
| 0927 | Globe or TM | |
| 0935 | Globe or TM | |
| 0936 | Globe or TM | |
| 0937 | Globe or TM | ABS-CBN mobile (defunct) |
| 0945 | Globe or TM | |
| 0954 | Globe, TM or Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi | |
| 0955 | Globe or TM | |
| 0956 | Globe or TM | |
| 0957 | Globe or TM | |
| 0958 | Globe or TM | |
| 0959 | Globe or TM | |
| 0964 | Globe or TM | |
| 0965 | Globe or TM | |
| 0966 | Globe or TM | |
| 0967 | Globe or TM | |
| 0973 | Globe or TM | |
| 0975 | Globe or TM | |
| 0977 | TM, Globe Prepaid, or Globe Postpaid Plan | formerly Next Mobile |
| 0995 | Globe or TM | |
| 0996 | Cherry Prepaid | |
| 0997 | Globe or TM | |
| 0817 | Globe | |
| 0915 | Globe | |
| 09173 | Globe | Globe Postpaid |
| 09175 | Globe | Globe Postpaid |
| 09176 | Globe | Globe Postpaid |
| 09178 | Globe | Globe Postpaid |
| 09253 | Globe | Globe Postpaid |
| 09255 | Globe | Globe Postpaid |
| 09256 | Globe | Globe Postpaid |
| 09257 | Globe | Globe Postpaid |
| 09258 | Globe | Globe Postpaid |
| 0978 | Globe | formerly Next Mobile |
| 0979 | Globe | formerly Next Mobile |
| 0980 | Globe | formerly Next Mobile |
| 0953 | TM | |
| 0976 | GOMO |
Dito Number Prefixes
| Number Prefix | Mobile Network | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 0895 | Dito | |
| 0896 | Dito | |
| 0897 | Dito | |
| 0898 | Dito | |
| 0991 | Dito | |
| 0992 | Dito | |
| 0993 | Dito | |
| 0994 | Dito |
Note: The 0925 prefix is formerly Globe Telecom's number but later on became a Sun Cellular prefix number. All 0925 prefix, which is followed by numbers 3,5,6,7 and 8 are all Globe numbers. Otherwise, it is a Sun number.
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