0968, 0953, 0985, 0962 What Network Phillipines (Network Prefixes)
0968 and 0962 are network prefix codes of Smart/TNT in the Philippines. Meanwhile, 0953 and 0985 belong to DITO, and 0970 is from Globe/TM. Many users do not know network prefixes when they register a new SIM. After TM SIM number registration, they often get confused when trying to recognize different codes.
If you are in the Philippines and want to know all network codes of every telecom network in the country, then you are in the right place. Below are all most popular prefixes codes list in phillipines
Smart / TNT
DITO
DITO
Smart / TNT
Globe / TM
Due to Mobile Number Portability (MNP), some numbers may also switch networks while keeping the same prefix
Philippine Mobile Prefix Directory
Globe / TM Prefixes
Prefix shows original network. Ported numbers may differ—confirm inside the carrier app if needed.
Know Country Dialling Basics
National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) regulated open numbering plan in phillipines. Every user and call uses correct prefix. Prefix depends on local, long-distance, or international dialing.
Mobile numbers are always 10 digits starting with 09. Some VoIP/mobile prefixes start with 08 or 089X
- First 3 digits show the original network
- You still dial the full 09XX format even within the same region
- Examples of early prefixes: 0917 – Globe, 0915 – TM/Globe legacy
Dialing Rules For Users
Below are dialing rules for local users in phillipine and when dialiing ingternatinally
- Dial 0 when calling other area codes inside PH
- Skip the 0 when dialing internationally
- Prefix = original network, ported numbers may differ
- Mobile format always: 0912 345 6789 (local), +63 912 345 6789 (international)
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