Globe and TM numbers commonly use prefixes such as 0905, 0915, 0916, 0917, 0926, 0935, 0945, 0955, 0965, 0975, 0995, 0996 and 0997. These prefixes can help identify the network to which a number was originally assigned.
A prefix is no longer absolute proof that a number currently uses Globe or TM. Under Mobile Number Portability, subscribers can switch networks while keeping their complete mobile number. Telecommunications Connectivity Incorporated describes this as the ability to retain a number when changing providers or moving between prepaid and postpaid service.
Quick Globe and TM Prefix Checker
Enter or look at the first four digits of an 11-digit Philippine mobile number.
| Prefix | Originally associated network |
|---|---|
| 0905 | Globe or TM |
| 0906 | Globe or TM |
| 0915 | Globe or TM |
| 0916 | Globe or TM |
| 0917 | Globe or TM |
| 0926 | Globe or TM |
| 0927 | Globe or TM |
| 0935 | Globe or TM |
| 0936 | Globe or TM |
| 0945 | Globe or TM |
| 0953 | Globe or TM |
| 0954 | Globe or TM |
| 0955 | Globe or TM |
| 0956 | Globe or TM |
| 0963 | Globe or TM |
| 0965 | Globe or TM |
| 0966 | Globe or TM |
| 0967 | Globe or TM |
| 0973 | Globe or TM |
| 0975 | Globe or TM |
| 0976 | Globe, TM or another Globe-operated mobile brand |
| 0977 | Globe or TM |
| 0978 | Globe or TM |
| 0979 | Globe or TM |
| 0985 | Globe or TM |
| 0989 | Globe or TM |
| 0994 | Globe or TM |
| 0995 | Globe or TM |
| 0996 | Globe or TM |
| 0997 | Globe or TM |
This directory consolidates the Globe and TM prefixes specified in the supplied 2026 content brief.
Important: Treat the list as an original-network reference. A ported number can retain a Globe-looking prefix after moving to Smart, TNT, DITO or another participating service.
What Is a Mobile Number Prefix?
A Philippine mobile prefix is the first four digits of an 11-digit mobile number.
For example:
0917 123 4567
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PrefixIn this example, 0917 is the prefix. The remaining seven digits identify the individual subscriber number.
Prefixes were traditionally used to identify the telecommunications company that issued a SIM. They remain useful for recognizing a number’s original network family, formatting contact details and checking whether a promotion applies to specific networks.
Globe itself describes 0917 as its original and iconic prefix. The company has used September 17, written as 09/17, in customer events tied to that number.
Complete Globe and TM Prefix List for 2026
The following consolidated directory covers prefixes commonly associated with the Globe network family.
0900 Series
| Prefix | Network family | Identification note |
|---|---|---|
| 0905 | Globe or TM | Long-standing Globe-family prefix |
| 0906 | Globe or TM | Commonly shared across Globe and TM |
0910 Series
| Prefix | Network family | Identification note |
|---|---|---|
| 0915 | Globe or TM | Common Globe-family prefix |
| 0916 | Globe or TM | Used by Globe and TM subscribers |
| 0917 | Globe or TM | Globe’s original and most recognizable prefix |
0920 Series
| Prefix | Network family | Identification note |
|---|---|---|
| 0926 | Globe or TM | Common prepaid and Globe-family prefix |
| 0927 | Globe or TM | Can appear on Globe or TM accounts |
0930 Series
| Prefix | Network family | Identification note |
|---|---|---|
| 0935 | Globe or TM | Common Globe-family prefix |
| 0936 | Globe or TM | Shared across Globe-related services |
0940 Series
| Prefix | Network family | Identification note |
|---|---|---|
| 0945 | Globe or TM | Commonly associated with Globe and TM |
0950 Series
| Prefix | Network family | Identification note |
|---|---|---|
| 0953 | Globe or TM | Appears in Globe and TM prefix references |
| 0954 | Globe or TM | Can be used across Globe-family products |
| 0955 | Globe or TM | Frequently searched Globe-family prefix |
| 0956 | Globe or TM | Commonly associated with Globe and TM |
0960 Series
| Prefix | Network family | Identification note |
|---|---|---|
| 0963 | Globe or TM | Included in TM prefix references |
| 0965 | Globe or TM | Common newer Globe-family prefix |
| 0966 | Globe or TM | Associated with Globe and TM |
| 0967 | Globe or TM | Associated with Globe and TM |
0970 Series
| Prefix | Network family | Identification note |
|---|---|---|
| 0973 | Globe or TM | Included in TM-related prefix references |
| 0975 | Globe or TM | Common Globe-family prefix |
| 0976 | Globe, TM or Globe-operated brand | Can appear across Globe’s mobile brand family |
| 0977 | Globe or TM | Commonly associated with Globe |
| 0978 | Globe or TM | Included in Globe-family prefix directories |
| 0979 | Globe or TM | Included in Globe-family prefix directories |
0980 Series
| Prefix | Network family | Identification note |
|---|---|---|
| 0985 | Globe or TM | Included in TM-related prefix references |
| 0989 | Globe or TM | Included in Globe and TM directories |
0990 Series
| Prefix | Network family | Identification note |
|---|---|---|
| 0994 | Globe or TM | Common Globe-family assignment |
| 0995 | Globe or TM | Frequently used Globe-family prefix |
| 0996 | Globe or TM | Can appear across Globe-related services |
| 0997 | Globe or TM | Common newer Globe-family prefix |
Is 0997 Globe or TM?
0997 is commonly associated with the Globe network family and can be used by Globe or TM subscribers.
You cannot determine from 0997 alone whether the account is:
- Globe Prepaid
- Globe Postpaid
- TM prepaid
- A number that has been ported to another provider
The prefix identifies the number’s historical allocation more reliably than its current subscription or provider.
Is 0917 Globe or TM?
0917 is Globe’s original and iconic mobile prefix. It is strongly associated with Globe, though a number beginning with 0917 can exist under different Globe subscription arrangements.
Mobile Number Portability also allows a subscriber to retain a 0917 number after transferring to another provider. Globe explains that customers switching networks can keep their existing mobile number through the portability process.
Are Globe and TM Prefixes the Same?
Many Globe and TM prefixes overlap.
TM operates within the Globe network family, so prefixes such as 0905, 0916, 0926, 0935, 0945, 0955, 0965, 0975 and 0997 can appear on either Globe or TM accounts.
A prefix therefore cannot reliably tell you whether the subscriber uses:
- A Globe prepaid SIM
- A Globe postpaid account
- A TM prepaid SIM
- Another Globe-operated mobile service
- A different provider after number porting
The safest label in a public directory is “Globe or TM” rather than declaring a shared prefix exclusively postpaid or prepaid.
Can You Identify Globe Postpaid Numbers by Prefix?
No. A mobile prefix does not reliably identify whether a number is prepaid or postpaid.
A 0917 number can belong to a postpaid customer, but another 0917 number can be prepaid. The same issue applies to many other prefixes.
Internal porting allows a subscriber to move between prepaid and postpaid service within the same network while retaining the number. TCI distinguishes this from external porting, where the subscriber keeps the number while moving to another network.
For that reason, a list described as “Globe postpaid prefixes” should be treated cautiously. Prefixes are not exclusive subscription-plan markers.
How to Identify Whether a Number Is Globe or TM
1. Check the first four digits
Write the number in its local 11-digit format:
0997 123 4567The first four digits are 0997.
2. Compare the prefix with the directory
If the prefix appears in the table above, the number was commonly associated with Globe or TM when issued.
3. Account for Mobile Number Portability
Do not assume the number still belongs to its original provider. Republic Act No. 11202 established mobile number portability in the Philippines, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing networks. The service is coordinated through TCI for participating mobile providers.
4. Check the current network when the distinction matters
Current-network confirmation is useful when:
- Registering for a network-specific promotion
- Sending prepaid load
- Choosing a provider in an electronic-load system
- Investigating a failed load transaction
- Managing company-issued mobile lines
- Confirming whether an offer covers the recipient’s current network
Do not rely on the prefix alone for transactions that cannot be reversed.
5. Ask the number owner
For ordinary personal transactions, asking the subscriber remains the simplest method:
“Is this number currently Globe or TM, or has it been ported?”
That single question prevents a prefix from becoming a tiny four-digit trapdoor.
Mobile Number Portability Changes Prefix Identification
Mobile Number Portability separates a number’s visible prefix from its current network.
For example, a subscriber can:
- Receive a number originally issued by Globe.
- Keep the same 11-digit number.
- Transfer service to another participating network.
- Continue using the original Globe-associated prefix.
TCI states that porting can cover both changes between providers and changes between prepaid and postpaid subscriptions. The service allows subscribers to retain their numbers free of charge, subject to eligibility and provider requirements.
What this means for callers
A 0917, 0955 or 0997 number is a useful clue, not a live network guarantee.
What this means for loading
Select the current network confirmed by the subscriber or the loading platform. Choosing Globe simply because the number begins with a familiar Globe prefix can cause a failed or misdirected transaction.
What this means for promotions
Check the promotion’s current terms. Many modern offers cover calls or texts to all networks, reducing the need to identify the recipient’s provider. Globe, for example, publishes prepaid GoUNLI offers that include calls and texts to all networks.
Philippine Mobile Number Formats
Local format
A Philippine mobile number contains 11 digits when written locally:
0917 123 4567It begins with 0, followed by the three remaining prefix digits and the seven-digit subscriber number.
International format
When using the Philippine country code, remove the first zero and add +63:
0917 123 4567becomes:
+63 917 123 4567Do not write:
+63 0917 123 4567The zero is removed when the country code is used.
How to Choose a Globe or TM Number
Subscribers do not always have complete freedom to select a prefix. Available numbers depend on current SIM inventory, plan availability, sales channels and numbers offered during application.
When several numbers are available, prioritize the complete number instead of the prefix alone.
Choose a memorable number
Look for:
- Repeated digits
- Easy number groupings
- A pattern connected to a business name
- A sequence that is easy to dictate
- Minimal confusion between similar digits
Consider its intended use
A business number should be easy for customers to record and repeat. A personal number can be selected around a preferred sequence or available SIM package.
Do not pay a large premium for a prefix alone
Mobile Number Portability has weakened the connection between prefixes and active networks. The real value of a number lies in memorability, account security and continuity, not in the first four digits alone.
Buy only through legitimate channels
Use authorized Globe channels, established retailers or recognized SIM sellers. Register the SIM under the proper subscriber information and never share an OTP with a seller or unknown third party.
Globe’s SIM-registration guidance directs prepaid users to enter their number, receive an OTP and complete the required subscriber information through its registration process.
Can a Prefix Help Detect a Scam?
A prefix can provide context, but it cannot prove that a caller is legitimate.
Globe advises users to be cautious with unknown 11-digit mobile numbers, suspicious messages and senders that request confidential information. The company also publishes a list of official message sender names used for Globe, TM and related services.
Treat these as warning signs:
- Requests for an OTP, MPIN or password
- Claims that an account will immediately expire
- Unexpected links for rewards or refunds
- Requests to transfer money to a personal number
- Messages claiming to be Globe or TM from an ordinary mobile number
- “Recovery agents” offering to retrieve lost money for an advance fee
A Globe-looking prefix does not make a message official. Caller IDs and numbers can be used by scammers, compromised accounts or subscribers who have changed networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Globe prefix numbers?
Globe prefixes are the first four digits of mobile numbers originally allocated within the Globe network family. Common examples include 0905, 0915, 0916, 0917, 0926, 0935, 0945, 0955, 0965, 0975, 0995 and 0997.
What network is 0997?
0997 is commonly associated with Globe or TM. Number portability means an individual 0997 number can now operate on another network.
Is 0910 Globe or TM?
0910 is not included in the consolidated Globe and TM prefix list used for this directory. Confirm the current provider before sending network-specific load.
What SIM is 0931?
0931 is not included in the consolidated Globe and TM list in this guide. Do not classify it as Globe or TM without checking a current network reference or confirming with the subscriber.
Can I keep my Globe number when moving from postpaid to prepaid?
Yes, subject to Globe’s internal-porting requirements. Internal porting allows a subscriber to retain the number while moving between prepaid and postpaid service within the same network.
Can I keep my Globe prefix when switching networks?
You can retain the entire mobile number, including its visible prefix, when an eligible number is successfully ported to another provider.
Are TM and Globe prefixes identical?
They overlap extensively. Several prefixes are used within the broader Globe and TM number pool, so the prefix does not reliably distinguish the two brands.
How many digits are in a Globe mobile number?
A Globe mobile number has 11 digits in local Philippine format. In international format, it is written with +63, followed by the ten digits remaining after the initial zero is removed.
Is 0917 always Globe?
0917 was originally associated with Globe and remains the company’s iconic prefix. An individual 0917 number can be transferred to another network through mobile number portability.
Can I identify a prepaid or postpaid account from its prefix?
No. Prefixes do not reliably reveal the subscriber’s plan type. Internal porting and shared prefix pools make a prepaid-versus-postpaid classification unreliable.
Final Reminder
Globe and TM prefixes remain useful for identifying the original network family of a Philippine mobile number. They should not be treated as definitive proof of the number’s current provider, brand or subscription type.
For casual identification, check the first four digits against the directory. For loading, promotions, account transfers or business records, confirm the current network directly. Mobile Number Portability has turned prefixes from nameplates into footprints: they show where a number began, not necessarily where it lives today.
