In the Philippines, mobile numbers starting with the prefix 0981or +63981 are typically associated with Smart Communications or its subsidiary, Talk ‘N Text (TNT). This means that a number beginning with 0981 is generally serviced by Smart or TNT.
However, with the implementation of the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) law, subscribers can now switch networks without changing their mobile numbers. As a result, while the 0981 prefix originally indicates a Smart or TNT number, the current service provider may differ if the user has opted to port their number to another network.
