1994–2001 | 2001–2005 | 2005–2019 | 2009–2019 | 2019–present |
TM, formerly and still commonly known as Touch Mobile, is a mobile virtual network operator brand of Globe Telecom.
Islacom[]
1994-2001[]
Alongside its now former rival Globe Telecom, Isla Communications Co., Inc launched its GSM-based cellular network in that year under the Islacom branding.
Touch Mobile[]
2001–2005[]
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After Globe Telecom bought Islacom, Islacom's mobile division changed its name to Touch Mobile.
TM[]
2005–2019[]
2005–2009[]
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In 2005, Touch Mobile rebrands itself into TM: Ang Bagong Touch Mobile (The New Touch Mobile), to compete with Smart's Talk 'N Text. Touch Mobile also introduced its new campaign: "Power to the People!" TM continued to be operated by Globe's subsidiary, Innove Communications, formerly known as Islacom, until its transfer to Globe by 2008, becoming a Globe-owned mobile virtual network operator (MVNO).
2006–2009[]
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After a year, the brand was later changed to Pinalakas na Touch Mobile (The Strongest Touch Mobile) to reach subscribers with low income and rual communities.
Republika ng TM[]
2009–2019[]
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In 2009, Touch Mobile drops its full name in favor of a new branding: Republika ng TM (Republic of TM) with the tagline "Astig Tayo Dito!" (We are cool here!). The three stars and the sun from the flag of the Philippines are added above the logo.
TM Tambayan[]
2019-present[]
In 2019, Republika ng TM changed its branding to TM Tambayan, and introduced its new logo after ten years. Its logo is now updated, this time in the colors heavily based on the flag of the Philippines. The service introduced a new tagline "Samahang Pina-easy" in 2021, for its 20th anniversary.
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Defunct
1A venture of Globe Telecom Group, Ayala Corporation and Ant Group. |