eSIM Philippines
Premium eSIM for Philippines. Fairly priced. No SIM swaps.
Data Plans for Philippines
All 13 plans have fast network routing
Our Picks for You
Hand-selected based on value, price, and coverage
Most travelers · balanced usage
180 days validity
SMART, Globe
Short trips · light usage
15 days validity
SMART, Globe
Heavy usage · longer stays
30 days validity
SMART, Globe
7 days validity
SMART, Globe
30 days validity
SMART, Globe
30 days validity
SMART, Globe
30 days validity
SMART, Globe
How It Works
Purchase Before Departure
Buy your eSIM plan before boarding your flight to Philippines.
Install the eSIM Profile
Scan the QR code in your phone's settings to install the eSIM profile.
Activate on Arrival
Activate when you arrive in Philippines and enable Data Roaming. Your phone will connect automatically.
Tip: Install Grab before landing at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport — it covers rides, food delivery, and payments across the Philippines and the airport terminal transfers are immediately useful.
Plans Summary
13 plans
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Tip: Most travelers choose 5–10 GB for a 7–10 day trip
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5G available in the Philippines?
Yes — Globe and SMART provide 5G in Metro Manila (Makati, BGC) and expanding to Cebu and Davao.
Does coverage work in El Nido, Palawan?
El Nido town has coverage. The outer limestone islands and lagoons on island-hopping tours have no signal. Download offline maps and save tour operator contacts before heading out.
What ride-hailing apps work in the Philippines?
Grab is the dominant platform for rides, food, and payments. Angkas and MoveIt operate in Metro Manila for motorcycle taxis — faster in traffic.
Is there coverage in Boracay?
Yes — Boracay's White Beach, Station 1–3, and the main tourist areas have full Globe and SMART coverage.
What speeds can I expect in Manila?
Globe and SMART deliver 30–100 Mbps on 4G/5G in BGC (Bonifacio Global City) and Makati.
Is there coverage at Banaue rice terraces?
Banaue town has basic coverage. The Batad amphitheater terraces (the most spectacular) require a hike where signal diminishes. Download offline maps before the Banaue area.
Does coverage work at the Puerto Princesa Underground River?
Puerto Princesa city has full coverage. The Underground River national park entrance (Sabang) has basic coverage. Book Underground River tours in advance — daily visitor limits apply.
What's the best app for inter-island travel?
Airpaz and Cebu Pacific apps for domestic flights. 2Go Travel for inter-island ferry bookings. The Philippines ferry network connects most major islands.
Philippines is part of these regional plans
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eSIM Guide for Philippines
Your eSIM connects to major carriers in Philippines:
Available networks: 5G
The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,641 islands — the rice terraces of the Banaue (a UNESCO World Heritage Site carved 2,000 years ago), the chocolate hills of Bohol, the underground river of Puerto Princesa, the Tubbataha Reef, and the vibrant chaos of Metro Manila. Globe and SMART provide 4G and 5G coverage across the main islands, supporting navigation in Manila's Makati, booking inter-island ferries, and using GrabCar (the Philippines' dominant ride-hailing app). Data is essential for Grab (covering rides, food, and payments), navigating Metro Manila's complex transport system via Angkas or the MRT app, and booking flights and ferries between islands — the Philippines has hundreds of inter-island routes.
Globe and SMART's 4G/5G covers Metro Manila (Makati, BGC, Quezon City, Intramuros), Cebu City, Davao, Iloilo, Bacolod, and the Visayas tourist corridor. Boracay Island (the white beach strip) has full coverage. Palawan (El Nido town) has coverage with strong signal at the main beach. Puerto Princesa (gateway to the Underground River UNESCO site) has full coverage.
El Nido's island-hopping tours operate from El Nido town — coverage at the departure points, with no signal on many of the outer limestone islands and lagoons. The Coron archipelago (Busuanga Island) has coverage in Coron town.
The Cordillera (Banaue, Sagada, Batad) in northern Luzon has basic coverage in Banaue town. The Batad amphitheater rice terraces are accessible via a 2km hike from the road — signal diminishes before the terraces.
The Philippines uses the peso (PHP). Filipino (Tagalog) and English are official languages. English is widely spoken across the islands.