Philippines eSIM
Get mobile data in Philippines before you land. Pick a plan below and it arrives by email with a tap-to-install link and a QR code. There is no app to download and your home SIM stays untouched.
eSIM plans for Philippines
10 plan sizes are available for Philippines, from light plans for a weekend to bigger plans for a long stay. Every plan is prepaid. No subscription and no surprise bill.
| Data | Validity |
|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days |
| 2 GB | 15 days |
| 3 GB | 30 days |
| 5 GB | 30 days |
| 10 GB | 30 days |
| 20 GB | 30 days |
| Unlimited | 3 days |
| Unlimited | 5 days |
| Unlimited | 7 days |
| Unlimited | 10 days |
Using mobile data in Philippines
Your eSIM connects to a local network in Philippines, so maps, messages, rides, and translation work like they do at home. Data roaming must be switched on for the eSIM line. That is normal for travel eSIMs and it does not cost extra.
Networks in most of Asia are fast and data is cheap by global standards. An eSIM saves you the airport SIM counter line after a long flight.
Mobile networks in Philippines
eSIM plans for Philippines connect through Smart. 5G is available where the network has built it out. Elsewhere you get 4G.
Smart is one of the country's two big operators and it runs a 5G network that reaches Manila, Cebu, and other urban centers. Across more than seven thousand islands, coverage is naturally uneven, but the populated islands and tourist hubs are well served. Away from 5G you drop to 4G.
Travel eSIMs on the Smart network →
Island hopping and signal
The main islands and dive towns have good coverage. Smaller islands, remote beaches, and boat crossings can leave you with a weak signal or none.
On ferries between islands, treat data as intermittent. Download what you need beforehand.
Apps travelers lean on
Grab is the main ride-hailing and delivery app in the cities. Because a data-only eSIM has no local number, use in-app messaging and set your pin carefully.
A mid-size monthly plan works for a general trip. Heavy streamers should look at the unlimited options.
Good to know
Power: Types A, B, and C, 220V
Currency: Philippine peso (PHP)
Languages: Filipino and English
Getting a price for Philippines
We quote Philippines trips one at a time instead of printing prices here. Plan prices come from live provider catalogs and they move. Email your trip to trips@get.esimion.com and the reply shows current prices for four options.
Plans for Philippines run from 1 GB up to 20 GB, and there is an unlimited option. Validity runs from 3 to 30 days, so a weekend and a long stay are both covered. Philippines is also covered by the Asia regional eSIM, which helps when your trip crosses borders.
How to get it
The fastest way is email. Forward your flight or hotel confirmation to trips@get.esimion.com and we reply with four plan tiers for your exact dates in Philippines, each with current pricing. Best Coverage, Best Value, Lowest Price, and Global Simplicity. You pick what matters most.
Or buy directly from this page. Current prices show at checkout. Either way the eSIM lands in your inbox and installs with one tap or a QR scan.
If you run low during the trip, email us and say "top up." We send a one-click link for more data.
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The fastest way to buy: forward your trip email and we reply with four plan tiers matched to your dates.