Numbers that start with 0960 were issued by Smart Communications. Most SIMs on this block are sold as TNT, so if a 0960 number calls or texts you, it is a Smart-network line unless the owner ported it elsewhere.
| Network | Smart Communications |
|---|---|
| Brand family | TNT |
| Account type | Prepaid (mostly) |
| Technology | LTE, 5G |
| Year allocated | Not recorded |
| Series | 096X |
| Portability | Can be ported to any network (why a prefix can lie) |
| Last checked | 2026-09-05 |
| Sources agreeing | 4/4 public prefix lists |
| Sources | Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 |
Check a full 0960 number
Is 0960 Globe or Smart?
- ✕ Globe (incl. TM, GOMO) – no
- ✓ Smart (incl. TNT, Sun) – yes
- ✕ DITO – no
Is 0960 Smart or TNT?
Both answers are correct. TNT is a brand that runs on the Smart network, using the same cell sites and the same prefix blocks. A 0960 SIM may say TNT on the packaging but it is Smart for on-net promos, rates and registration.
Why other sites give a different answer for 0960
One site lists 0960 as Globe/GOMO and another as DITO. Four independent lists say Smart.
We publish the answer only after two sources agree. If you have a 0960 SIM and can confirm the network, send a correction.
0960 five-digit blocks
People also search the first five digits. Every block below inherits the Smart / TNT answer unless noted.
- 09606
- 09600
- 09603
- 09608
- 09605
- 09602
- 09604
Calling or texting a 0960 number
If you are on Smart or TNT, Sun, a 0960 number is on-net: your unli-call and unli-text promos usually cover it. From another network it is off-net, so use an all-net promo or check your per-call rate. On-net vs off-net explained.
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Questions people ask about 0960
Is 0960 prepaid or postpaid?
0960 is prepaid (mostly). Prepaid lines dominate this block, but a postpaid plan can be issued on it as well.
Can a 0960 number be on another network now?
Yes. Under Mobile Number Portability (RA 11202) the owner can move to Globe, Smart or DITO and keep the 0960 number. The prefix always shows the original carrier, Smart.
Does 0960 support 5G?
The block runs on LTE, 5G. Whether you get 5G depends on the SIM, the phone and coverage, not on the prefix.
Is 0960 Smart or TNT?
Both. TNT is a Smart brand and shares the 0960 block with the main brand.
How do I register a 0960 SIM?
Use the Smart registration portal or app. See our SIM registration guide for step-by-step instructions for each network.