0961 is one of the mobile prefix numbers used in the Philippines. Like any other prefix, it is found on the first four digits of a cell phone number. Knowing what network 0961 belongs to has advantages.

Here are the mobile networks of prefix numbers before and after 0961.

0️⃣9️⃣6️⃣0️⃣Smart or TNT
0️⃣9️⃣6️⃣1️⃣Smart
0️⃣9️⃣6️⃣2️⃣Sun

What Network is 0961?

The mobile network for 0961 is Smart Communications. It is verified by a mobile network checker tool, where we entered a sample phone number that starts with 0961.

Smart has full authority to use this prefix for their SIM card numbers to be used by their subscribers.

Is 0961 Globe or Smart?

No, phone numbers with the prefix “0961” do not belong to Globe. And, yes, it does belong to Smart. Globe has its own assigned prefix numbers and cannot use this prefix.

However, with Mobile Number Portability (MNP), 0961 can be converted to Globe. In MNP, Smart postpaid and prepaid subscribers can switch to the Globe network or any other network while keeping their existing mobile numbers.