Philippines eSIM

Buy a cheap, reliable Philippines eSIM with data plans from 100 MB to 50 GB.

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100 MB 7 Days / 1 Week

Outrigger boat on a beach below limestone cliffs at El Nido, Palawan El Nido, Philippines

Tech specs

Philippines eSIM technical specifications
SpecificationDetails
Country coveragePhilippines only.
Local networksSMART
Network technologyConnects to 5G where available. LTE is not confirmed on this plan. Networks and technology vary by plan.
Data & validityFixed total data. No daily reset.
Available data allowances100 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB, 15 GB, 20 GB, 30 GB, and 50 GB
Available durations1 day, 5 days, 7 Days (1 Week), 15 days, 20 days, 21 Days (3 Weeks), 30 Days (1 Month), 60 Days (2 Months), 90 Days (3 Months), and 180 Days (6 Months)
Calls & SMSUse internet messaging and calling apps.
HotspotThe listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance.
Your phoneAn eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.

How it works

Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Philippines.

  1. 01

    Choose your plan

    Check phone compatibility and carrier lock; choose a plan by allowance and validity.

  2. 02

    Follow the installation instructions

    Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.

  3. 03

    Connect in Philippines

    Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.

Frequently asked questions.

Answers to common setup and buying questions.

Which Philippines eSIM plan should I choose?

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

When does the plan start?

Validity begins: First Network Connection / First Installation.

Which networks are included?

Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

Can I use a hotspot?

Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.

Does the data reset every day?

Fixed total data. No daily reset.

Can I use this package in another country?

Philippines only.

What phone do I need?

An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.

What should I check if mobile data is not working?

Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.

Which apps can I use with the Philippines eSIM, and how fast will they work?

The Philippines eSIM is designed to deliver high-speed internet access for all apps from around the world, including the following 50 apps:

WhatsApp, Google Maps, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, iMessage, FaceTime, Uber, Spotify, Google Translate, Booking.com, Airbnb, Revolut, Gmail, ChatGPT, Facebook, Messenger, Snapchat, Telegram, Netflix, Apple Maps, Bolt, Grab, Wise, PayPal, Waze, Citymapper, Tripadvisor, GetYourGuide, Klook, Skyscanner, Expedia, Agoda, Trip.com, Trainline, Omio, Uber Eats, Google Lens, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Disney+, Discord, Reddit, X, Signal, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Microsoft Outlook, and Google Photos.

Using your Philippines eSIM on the ground

Mobile data in Philippines

One prepaid plan covers a Manila arrival, the transfer out to Palawan and messages between island stays, whether the trip is a short vacation or a family visit. The eSIM (virtual SIM card) installs digitally on a compatible, network-unlocked phone, so there is no physical esim card to collect or swap.

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

Check the network for your plan.

Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

Outrigger boat on a beach below limestone cliffs at El Nido, Palawan
EL NIDO, PHILIPPINESFind the route.
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El Nido, Philippines
01 / AIRPORT PICKUP

Manila: name your terminal in the pickup message.

At Ninoy Aquino International Airport, tell your driver the terminal and the pickup point from your booking. Follow the airport's current signs and your ride-hailing app instructions to the meeting area.

Open the hotel address before you join the pickup queue. A booking app can run on the travel eSIM's data, but a brand-new account may still need a verification code sent to your regular phone number. Create the account before you fly and keep a second way to reach your host.

If a domestic flight follows, recheck the terminal on your airline record. Store the flight details and the transfer arrangement so a weak signal doesn't hide the next step.

Save before you goTerminal, flight number, hotel entrance and pickup instructions. Save the booking so it opens without a fresh sign-in.

02 / PALAWAN TRANSFERS

El Nido: confirm which airport your ticket actually uses.

Lio Airport and Puerto Princesa are separate arrival points for an El Nido stay. The official tourism guide describes the five-to-six-hour van ride from Puerto Princesa, so check which airport your ticket names before you book a van or ask the resort to collect you.

For a Bacuit Bay boat trip, message the operator before the day begins. Confirm the meeting point, the route you booked and any revised departure time. Keep the reply saved on the phone instead of hoping the booking site reloads at the beach.

Save full-resolution photo backups for Wi-Fi. A bigger allowance leaves more room for uploads, but it won't stretch reception past the supported network footprint.

Save before you goArrival airport, van reservation, resort address and boat meeting point. Download a local map before you leave town.

03 / A SEPARATE ISLAND STAY

Coron: keep transfer and tour details in one place.

Coron sits on Palawan with lake visits, island trips and wreck-diving. Keep your own airport or ferry arrival details next to the accommodation address so the host knows where to collect you.

Before a dive or boat day, set the meeting time and return plan directly with the operator. Download the confirmation while you still have a connection, and don't count on an offshore signal as part of the trip.

The same Philippines eSIM can stay installed for the next domestic stop. Check your remaining data and the expiry before you leave, especially on a trip that strings together several island stays.

Save before you goTransfer contact, excursion confirmation and the return meeting point. Keep the phone dry and protected from water.

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