📱 What is a Mobile Prefix?
A mobile prefix is the first four digits of an 11-digit mobile number in the Philippines (e.g., 0917 or 0999). It helps identify which telecom network the number belongs to — Smart, Globe, Sun, TM, TNT, or DITO.
📋 Complete Mobile Prefix List (2026)
📶 SMART / TNT / SUN
Here are the prefixes used by Smart Communications, Talk 'N Text (TNT), and Sun Cellular:
0907, 0908, 0909, 0910, 0911, 0912, 0918, 0919, 0920, 0921, 0928, 0929, 0930, 0938, 0939, 0946, 0947, 0948, 0949, 0950, 0951, 0961, 0963, 0969, 0970, 0971, 0980, 0981, 0989, 0998, 0999
🌐 GLOBE / TM
Prefixes used by Globe Telecom and TM (Touch Mobile):
0817, 0905, 0906, 0915, 0916, 0917, 0926, 0927, 0935, 0936, 0937, 0945, 0953, 0954, 0955, 0956, 0965, 0966, 0967, 0975, 0977, 0978, 0979, 0994, 0995, 0996, 0997
🚀 DITO
Prefixes used by DITO Telecommunity (4G/5G):
0991, 0992, 0993, 0994, 0895, 0896, 0897, 0898
📞 Example
If your number starts with 0917, you’re using Globe. If it starts with 0999, you’re using Smart.
🧠 Tips to Remember
- Some prefixes may now be **shared** between networks due to Mobile Number Portability (MNP).
- To confirm your number’s current network, use the telco’s **official app** (GigaLife, GlobeOne, or DITO App).
- Always double-check prefixes before sending load to avoid mistakes.
📲 Mobile Number Portability (MNP)
The Mobile Number Portability Act (RA 11202) allows users to keep their mobile numbers even when switching between networks. This means your prefix may no longer guarantee your current provider — but it’s still useful for identifying the original carrier.
✅ Summary
- Smart / TNT / Sun: 0907–0999 range
- Globe / TM: 0817–0997 range
- DITO: 0895–0994 range
Prefixes make it easy to know which network you’re texting or calling — helping you save on promos and make smarter choices when buying load.