Whether you are calling or texting someone, it’s practical to know their mobile network. It keeps you from the skyrocketing cost of connecting with a different network and makes the most out of your load promo.

But how do we know which network a mobile number belongs to?

We use the mobile number prefix!

Get to know which network a mobile number belongs to using our complete list of mobile number prefixes in the Philippines.

Table of Contents

• Mobile Number Prefix
• Mobile Networks in the Philippines
• List of Mobile Number Prefixes in the Philippines
  • Table 1: Mobile Number Prefixes Arranged by Numerical Order
  • Table 2: Mobile Number Prefixes Grouped According to Mobile Network
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • 1. Can I switch networks without changing my mobile number?
  • 2. How can I find my mobile number?
  • 3. The mobile number is written with a +63 at the beginning. How can I know its network?

Mobile Number Prefix

A mobile number in the Philippines consists of 11 digits. The first four digits of a number, which is called the prefix, indicates its network. So, if your number is 09152468101, the digits “0915” tells you the network of that number (which is Globe).

Mobile Networks in the Philippines

There are three major mobile network operators (MNO) in the Philippines: Smart, Globe, and DITO.

Sun Cellular and Talk N’ Text are under Smart Communications. Meanwhile, TM is under Globe Telecom.

There are also  mobile virtual network operators such as GOMO and Cherry Prepaid SIM (which are both under Globe Telecom) which provide cellular services.

List of Mobile Number Prefixes in the Philippines

Save time searching which network a mobile number belongs using the updated list of mobile number prefixes below.

Table 1: Mobile Number Prefixes Arranged by Numerical Order

Table 2: Mobile Number Prefixes Grouped According to Mobile Network

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I switch networks without changing my mobile number?

Yes, the Mobile Network Portability (MNP) law allows you to switch networks while keeping your existing number. This is now available for Globe, SMART, and DITO (also for TM, Sun, TNT, and GOMO).

2. How can I find my mobile number?

You can use the About Phone feature under your phone’s settings. You can also see your number written in your SIM card.

3. The mobile number is written with a +63 at the beginning. How can I know its network?

Just replace +63 with “0” and use the list of prefixes above to determine which network the number belongs to. For instance, the number +639071234567 is just 09071234567 with a prefix 0907 which belongs to Smart.