Numbers that start with 0996 were issued by Globe Telecom. Most SIMs on this block are sold as TM, so if a 0996 number calls or texts you, it is a Globe-network line unless the owner ported it elsewhere. The block was opened around 2014.
| Network | Globe Telecom |
|---|---|
| Brand family | TM |
| Account type | Prepaid (mostly) |
| Technology | LTE, 5G |
| Year allocated | 2014 |
| Series | 099X |
| 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 0996 number
Is 0996 Globe or Smart?
- ✓ Globe (incl. TM, GOMO) – yes
- ✕ Smart (incl. TNT, Sun) – no
- ✕ DITO – no
Is 0996 Globe or TM?
Both answers are correct. TM is a brand that runs on the Globe network, using the same cell sites and the same prefix blocks. A 0996 SIM may say TM on the packaging but it is Globe for on-net promos, rates and registration.
0996 five-digit blocks
People also search the first five digits. Every block below inherits the Globe / TM answer unless noted.
- 09966
Calling or texting a 0996 number
If you are on Globe or TM, GOMO, Cherry Prepaid, a 0996 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 0996
Is 0996 prepaid or postpaid?
0996 is prepaid (mostly). Prepaid lines dominate this block, but a postpaid plan can be issued on it as well.
Can a 0996 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 0996 number. The prefix always shows the original carrier, Globe.
Does 0996 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 0996 Globe or TM?
Both. TM is a Globe brand and shares the 0996 block with the main brand.
How do I register a 0996 SIM?
Use the Globe registration portal or app. See our SIM registration guide for step-by-step instructions for each network.