Category: Guides

On-net vs off-net: what it costs to call or text another network

Why a Globe-to-Smart call costs more than Globe-to-Globe, how promos define "all-net", and how to check before you dial.

What happened to Sun Cellular? Timeline, prefixes and what your Sun SIM is now

Sun Cellular launched in 2003, was bought by PLDT in 2011, and now runs on the Smart network. Its prefixes are still active.

How the NTC allocates mobile prefixes in the Philippines

Who decides that 0917 is Globe, how new blocks like 089X appear, and why old brand names still cling to some prefixes.

Is Globe, Smart or DITO down today? How to check an outage

Fast ways to tell whether it is your SIM, your area or the whole network, and what to do while you wait.

How to register a Smart, TNT or Sun SIM (2026 steps)

Smart portal, GigaLife app, and troubleshooting. TNT and Sun use the same system.

How to register a DITO SIM (2026 steps)

DITO registration happens in the DITO app. Steps, ID rules, and what to do on a ported number.

Unknown number? How to spot scam calls and texts in the Philippines

What a prefix can and cannot tell you about a suspicious number, the patterns scammers use, and where to report.

Globe vs Smart in 2026: coverage, 5G, promos and which to pick

No single winner. Globe leads in Metro Manila business districts and GCash bundles; Smart leads in rural coverage and 5G footprint. Pick by where you live and who you call.

What is the best mobile network in the Philippines? By use case

There is no best network for everyone. There is a best network for your barangay, your contacts and your budget. Six scenarios, one recommendation each.

Which network has the best unlimited data in the Philippines?

What "unlimited" actually means on Globe, Smart, DITO and their sub-brands, how fair-use caps work, and how to compare real value.