The "09" prefix in the Philippines refers to the starting digits of mobile phone numbers. These prefixes help identify the mobile network operator associated with a number. Different prefixes within the "09XX" range correspond to different networks such as Smart, Globe/TM, TNT, Sun, and DITO. Here are some examples of "09" prefixes and their corresponding networks:
- 0908 - Smart
- 0909 - TNT (Talk 'N Text)
- 0907 - TNT
- 0917 - Globe/TM
- 0918 - Smart
- 0920 - Smart
- 0930 - TNT
- 0931 - Sun
- 0937 - Globe/TM
- 0945 - Globe/TM
- 0991 - DITO
- 0895 - DITO
The full list includes many more prefixes assigned to these networks, and the prefix can indicate the original network of the number before number portability was introduced
. If you want to identify the network of a specific "09XX" number, apps like PreFIX PH can help by labeling and sorting contacts by network based on these prefixes
. In summary, "09" prefixes are the initial digits of Philippine mobile numbers used to determine the mobile network operator, with each prefix assigned to a specific network like Smart, Globe, TNT, Sun, or DITO
