Philippines Mobile Networks
Philippines Prefix Network Guide
Complete reference for Philippines mobile prefixes (0917, 0956, 0948, etc.) with historical network assignments for Globe, Smart, TM, and TNT. Learn which prefixes belong to which carriers and understand Mobile Number Portability (MNP) in the Philippines.
Important: Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Notice
The prefixes shown below indicate the original network assignment, but users can switch carriers while keeping their number through MNP. A 0917 number may now be on Smart if the subscriber ported. Always verify with a live carrier lookup for accurate routing, SMS delivery, or fraud prevention.
What is Mobile Number Portability (MNP) in the Philippines?
Mobile Number Portability (MNP) allows Philippine mobile subscribers to switch from one network to another (e.g., from Globe to Smart, or from TM to TNT) while keeping their existing phone number. Commercial MNP service launched in the Philippines on September 30, 2021 after the Mobile Number Portability Act rollout.
This means that traditional prefix-based identification (e.g., "0917 is Globe") is no longer reliable for determining the current carrier. A number that originally started on Globe could now be active on Smart, DITO, or another operator if the user ported their number.
Why MNP Matters for SMS & Calls
Routing SMS or voice calls based on prefix assumptions can lead to delivery failures, higher costs, and poor customer experience. Accurate carrier data is essential for businesses sending OTPs, marketing messages, or alerts in the Philippines.
How to Get Accurate Carrier Data
Use a real-time HLR (Home Location Register) lookup to query the live network routing database. This returns the current carrier, line type, and MNP status regardless of the prefix. Try our carrier lookup tool.
Philippines Mobile Prefix Reference Table
Search and browse common Philippines mobile prefixes below. Remember: these show historical assignments only. Always verify the current carrier with a live lookup.
| Prefix | Original Network | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 0905 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0906 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0915 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0916 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0917 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0926 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0927 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0935 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0936 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0937 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0945 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0953 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0954 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0955 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0956 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0965 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0966 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0967 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0975 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0976 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0977 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0978 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0979 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0971 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0995 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0996 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0997 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0908 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0909 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0910 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0911 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0912 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0918 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0919 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0920 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0921 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0922 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0923 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0924 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0928 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0929 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0930 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0931 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0932 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0933 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0934 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0938 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0939 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0940 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0941 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0942 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0943 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0944 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0946 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0947 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0948 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0949 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0950 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0961 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0962 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0963 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0970 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0980 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0981 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0989 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0992 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0998 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0999 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0817 | Globe/TM | Historically Globe/TM, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0904 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0898 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
| 0991 | Smart/TNT | Historically Smart/TNT, but number portability can change this. Verify current carrier. |
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Philippines Carrier Lookup FAQs
How does Mobile Number Portability work in the Philippines?
MNP allows subscribers to switch carriers (Globe, Smart, TM, TNT, DITO) while keeping their phone number. The process typically takes 2-7 days and is regulated by the NTC. Once ported, the old carrier deactivates the number, and the new carrier activates it with full service.
Can I rely on the prefix to identify the carrier?
No. After MNP commercially launched on September 30, 2021, prefix-based identification became unreliable. A 0917 number (historically Globe) could now be on Smart, TNT, or DITO if the subscriber ported. Always use a real-time HLR lookup for accurate carrier data.
What is HLR lookup and why do I need it?
HLR (Home Location Register) lookup queries the live carrier database to return the current network operator, line type, and MNP status of a phone number. This is essential for SMS routing, fraud prevention, and ensuring messages reach the correct gateway.
What are the original Globe and Smart prefixes?
Globe/TM historically used: 0905, 0906, 0915-0917, 0926-0927, 0935-0937, 0945, 0953-0956, 0965-0967, 0975-0979, 0995-0997, 0817. Smart/TNT historically used: 0908-0912, 0918-0924, 0928-0934, 0938-0944, 0946-0950, 0961-0963, 0970, 0980-0981, 0989, 0992, 0998-0999, 0904, 0898, 0991. However, these can change with MNP.
Need to Verify a Philippines Number?
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