TM, formerly and still commonly known as Touch Mobile, is a mobile virtual network operator brand of Globe Telecom.
Touch Mobile
2001–2004
Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
Gill Sans (modified)
Launched:
September 12, 2001
TM was introduced by Isla Communications on September 12, 2001, as Touch Mobile, replacing the Islacom brand, initially catering to the middle income market, and has since covered lower-income groups as well, making it Globe's value brand offering.
2004–2005
Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
Gill Sans
Launched:
2004
TM
2005–2019
In 2005, Touch Mobile simplified its name to TM to compete with Smart's Talk 'N Text. 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.
After a year, the brand was later changed to Pinalakas na Touch Mobile to reach subscribers with low income and rural communities.
2009–2019
In 2009, Touch Mobile repositioned as Republika ng TM.
2019–present
BETTER LOGO NEEDED
Designer:
Unknown
Typography:
Custom
Launched:
November 3, 2019
In 2019, Republika ng TM changed its branding to TM Tambayan, and introduced its new logo after ten years. The service introduced a new tagline "Samahang Pina-easy" in 2021 for its 20th anniversary.
Owner-and-operated stations: Luzon:BEAM TV Manila | BEAM TV Baguio | BEAM TV Batangas12 | BEAM TV Naga Visayas:BEAM TV Ilolio | BEAM TV Cebu Mindanao:BEAM TV Zamboanga | BEAM TV Davao | BEAM TV General Santos12
