What network Globe or TM? (Complete List of TM Number Prefixes)
Many mobile users in the Philippines feel confused when trying to check if a number is Globe or TM. This happens because both networks use the same signal and many similar number prefixes. Because of this, people sometimes buy the wrong promo, face failed activations, or pay more than expected.
This simple guide helps clear that confusion. It shows easy ways to tell if a number is Globe or TM, explains which prefixes belong to TM, and shares reliable methods to check a SIM’s network correctly.
For updated SIM rules, promo information, and other network-related tutorials, you can check the TM SIM Card registration and network guides.
Globe & TM SIM Number Prefixes
In a SIM number the first 4 digits which are called as prefixes, these digits actually tell the network but this is not right for each number because sometimes users switch the network within the same number. The TM does not have exclusive prefixes. It uses selected Globe prefixes, which is the main reason for confusion. Here are the common prefixes:
Common Globe / TM Mobile Number Prefixes
Prefix | Network |
0905 | Globe / TM |
0906 | Globe / TM |
0915 | Globe / TM |
0916 | Globe / TM |
0917 | Globe / TM |
0926 | Globe / TM |
0927 | Globe / TM |
0935 | Globe / TM |
0936 | Globe / TM |
0945 | Globe / TM |
0956 | Globe / TM |
0965 | Globe / TM |
0966 | Globe / TM |
0967 | Globe / TM |
0975 | Globe / TM |
0977 | Globe / TM |
0994 | Globe / TM |
0995 | Globe / TM |
0996 | Globe / TM |
0997 | Globe / TM |
How to Know If a Number Is Globe or TM
If you are confuse about your number that is it Globe or TM here are the simple ways to know your number is Globe or TM
Method | What to Do | Result / How to Confirm |
*Dial 143# | Dial *143# on your phone | If the TM menu appears, the SIM is TM. If Globe prepaid options show, the SIM is Globe |
GlobeOne App | Install the GlobeOne app and log in with the number | The app clearly displays whether the SIM is TM or Globe |
Check SIM Packaging | Look at the original SIM card package | TM SIMs have TM branding, Globe SIMs have Globe branding |
Contact Customer Service | Dial 211 from the SIM | Ask the agent to confirm if the number is TM or Globe. Visit our page for TM customers service |
Online Network Checker | Visit an online prefix checker and enter the number | The tool shows if the number belongs to TM or Globe |
Newly purchased numbers must first activate your TM SIM card before using calls and texts within the network.
Why People Get Confused Between Globe and TM
Many people think Globe and TM are the same because they work together. TM (Touch Mobile) is actually a brand under Globe Telecom, That’s why the confusion happens.
TM uses Globe’s network and signal. Both also share many of the same number prefixes, and their coverage is almost identical. Because of this, calls, texts, and internet quality feel the same. The main difference is not the network, but the brand name and the promos they offer.
TM subscribers often register for the AN20 TM promo to enjoy unlimited calls within the same network.