The prefix "09" in the Philippines is the starting digits for most mobile phone numbers, and the specific network associated with a number starting with "09XX" depends on the next two digits following "09." These prefixes are assigned to various networks such as Smart, Globe, Sun Cellular, Talk ‘N’ Text (TNT), and DITO. For example:
- Prefixes like 0905, 0906, 0915, 0916, 0917 are Globe or TM (Touch Mobile).
- Prefixes like 0908, 0918, 0919, 0920, 0921 are Smart.
- Prefixes starting with 0922, 0923, 0924 are Sun Cellular.
- Prefixes 0895 to 0898 and 0991 to 0994 belong to DITO.
- Prefixes 0907, 0909, 0910, 0912 are TNT (Talk ‘N’ Text).
Thus, to determine the exact network of a "09" number, you need to look at the full four-digit prefix (09XX) which identifies the network provider
. In summary, "09" is the common initial prefix for Philippine mobile numbers, and the network is identified by the following digits in the prefix.
