Numbers that start with 0978 were issued by Globe Telecom. Most SIMs on this block are sold as Globe, so if a 0978 number calls or texts you, it is a Globe-network line unless the owner ported it elsewhere. The block was opened around 2016.
| Network | Globe Telecom |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Globe |
| Account type | Prepaid (mostly) |
| Technology | LTE, 5G |
| Year allocated | 2016 |
| Series | 097X |
| 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 0978 number
Is 0978 Globe or Smart?
- ✓ Globe (incl. TM, GOMO) – yes
- ✕ Smart (incl. TNT, Sun) – no
- ✕ DITO – no
Calling or texting a 0978 number
If you are on Globe or TM, GOMO, Cherry Prepaid, a 0978 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 0978
Is 0978 prepaid or postpaid?
0978 is prepaid (mostly). Prepaid lines dominate this block, but a postpaid plan can be issued on it as well.
Can a 0978 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 0978 number. The prefix always shows the original carrier, Globe.
Does 0978 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 0978 Globe or Globe?
0978 is a Globe prefix.
How do I register a 0978 SIM?
Use the Globe registration portal or app. See our SIM registration guide for step-by-step instructions for each network.