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Compare Philippines eSIM Plans

Plan	Network	Data	Validity	Calls & number	ID needed	From
Philippines eSIM	Globe / Smart, assigned automatically based on signal availability (5G / 4G LTE)	10GB to 50GB high-speed, then unlimited at 128Kbps	3 / 7 / 15 / 30 days	No calls or texts, no phone number, hotspot included	None	A$11.90

The Philippines eSIM comes in four data sizes across four validity periods. Popular choices are 10GB Data (3 Days) at A$11.90, 10GB Data (7 Days) at A$12.90, 10GB Data (15 Days) at A$14.90, 20GB Data (15 Days) at A$27.90, 30GB Data (15 Days) at A$37.90, 10GB Data (30 Days) at A$15.90, 20GB Data (30 Days) at A$27.90, 30GB Data (30 Days) at A$38.90 and 50GB Data (30 Days) at A$59.90. The full list, including 50GB for 15 days, is on the product page. Prices are in Australian dollars and convert automatically if you shop in another currency. The plan is delivered by email as a QR code and cannot be recharged, so choose the allowance that fits your whole trip.

Which Philippines eSIM Should I Choose?

City break in Manila or Cebu: 10GB (3 or 7 Days)

For a few days of meetings in Makati or BGC, a family visit, or a short stay in Cebu City, the Philippines eSIM 10GB Data (3 Days) plan at A$11.90 covers maps, ride-hailing, messaging and video calls home. If you are staying up to a week, the 10GB Data (7 Days) plan is A$12.90.

Two-week island circuit: 20GB (15 Days)

A typical island-hopping route links Manila with Palawan (El Nido and Coron), Boracay, Bohol or Siargao. Resort and guesthouse Wi-Fi on the islands is often unreliable, so you will lean on mobile data more than you would in a city. The 20GB Data (15 Days) plan at A$27.90 is a sensible middle ground. The 20GB Data (30 Days) plan is listed at the same price of A$27.90, so it is worth choosing if there is any chance your trip runs longer than two weeks.

Light use over a longer stay: 10GB (30 Days)

Visiting relatives for a month, with Wi-Fi at home most of the time? The 10GB Data (30 Days) plan at A$15.90 keeps you connected when you are out for maps, messaging and ride-hailing. Once the 10GB is used, the plan details list unlimited data at 128Kbps, which is slow but enough for basic text messaging.

Remote-work month: 50GB (30 Days)

If you plan to work from Siargao, Dumaguete or Cebu and expect to tether a laptop when the cafe Wi-Fi drops out, take the 50GB Data (30 Days) plan at A$59.90. The 30GB Data (30 Days) plan at A$38.90 suits people who work mostly on fixed Wi-Fi and use the hotspot as a backup.

Philippines Network Coverage: Globe and Smart

The Philippines has three national mobile operators: Globe, Smart and DITO. Our Philippines eSIM connects to Globe or Smart. According to the product details, the carrier is assigned automatically based on signal availability, so you cannot pick one in advance. The plan runs on 5G and 4G LTE. The plan does not use DITO.

Coverage spans Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao, including Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and Siargao. Service is strongest in Metro Manila, Cebu City, Davao and other large towns, and in the built-up parts of the main tourist islands. The Philippines is an archipelago of thousands of islands, so there are honest limits: expect slower or patchy service in the most remote areas, on mountain roads in the Cordillera, at isolated beaches, and on small islands away from a town. On ferries and island-hopping boat tours the signal fades once you are away from shore and returns as you approach the next port. Download offline maps and save booking confirmations before you leave a town.

Travelling Beyond the Philippines?

The Philippines eSIM works in the Philippines only. Please note that our multi-country Asia plans (the Asia Explorer eSIM and the Southeast Asia eSIM) do not include the Philippines, so they cannot replace this plan for the Philippine leg of a trip. If you are combining the Philippines with other countries, use this dedicated eSIM while you are here and add a separate plan for the rest of your route.

For onward travel, compare our Vietnam eSIMs, Thailand eSIMs, Malaysia eSIMs, Singapore eSIMs and Hong Kong and Macau eSIMs, or browse the regional options in the Southeast Asia eSIM collection and the wider Asia eSIM collection. Most phones can store several eSIM profiles, so you can install each plan ahead of time and switch between them as you cross borders, as long as each plan's own installation instructions allow early installation.

How It Works

1. Buy online. Choose your data size and validity. The QR code is sent by email after purchase. Returning customers get real-time delivery, and orders placed after 1 AM AEST are sent from 9 AM AEST.
2. Install on Wi-Fi before you fly. The Philippines eSIM can be installed any time before your intended travel date. Scan the QR code in your phone's mobile settings while you have a reliable Wi-Fi connection. The QR code must be installed and used within 90 days of purchase and cannot be reissued.
3. Land and connect. When you arrive, set the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn on data roaming for it. Service starts on the first network connection, and your plan's days run from that activation date. No ID or registration step is required.

Screenshots and troubleshooting steps are in the Philippines Prepaid eSIM User Guide. Our Melbourne-based support team is available 16 hours a day by live chat and email if you get stuck. For itinerary ideas, read Navigating the Philippines: Your Guide to a Connected Adventure.

Philippines eSIM vs Roaming on Your Home Plan

Roaming with your home carrier is convenient, but it is usually charged per day or per megabyte, often with a small daily allowance and reduced speeds once that allowance is gone. The cost grows with the number of days you are away rather than how much you actually use, and it is easy to trigger a charge by accident when a background app refreshes.

A prepaid Philippines eSIM is a fixed price for a fixed allowance. You pay once, you know exactly how many gigabytes and days you have, and there is no bill afterwards. If your phone supports dual SIM, your home SIM stays active for incoming calls and SMS codes from your bank (keep data roaming switched off on it), while the eSIM handles mobile data on a Philippine network. The trade-off is that the plan is data only: there is no Philippine phone number and no calls or texts, so you call through apps. A local prepaid SIM can give you a local number and may work out cheaper on a long stay, but local SIMs in the Philippines have to be registered with ID before use, a step this travel eSIM does not need.

Tips for Using an eSIM in the Philippines

• Check that your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM before you buy. Dial *#06#: if a 32-digit EID appears, the device supports eSIM. You can also consult our eSIM compatibility list.
• Messenger and Viber are the everyday messaging apps in the Philippines, alongside WhatsApp. Hotels, dive shops and boat operators commonly take bookings through them, and all three handle voice and video calls over data.
• Grab is the main ride-hailing app in Manila, Cebu and other large cities. It needs a steady data connection to book and track a car, which is a good reason to have your eSIM active before you leave the terminal.
• Treat island Wi-Fi as a bonus rather than a plan. Hotspot is included, so you can tether a laptop when the resort connection drops, but tethering uses your allowance quickly.
• Carry cash on the smaller islands. ATMs can be scarce or empty in places such as El Nido and Siargao, and many small businesses do not take cards, so use your data to find a working ATM while you are still in a larger town.
• Download offline maps, boarding passes and ferry tickets before boat days, when you may be out of range for hours.
• Set the eSIM as your mobile data line and switch off data roaming on your home SIM so you are not charged twice.

Philippines eSIM FAQs

What is the best eSIM for the Philippines?

It depends on your trip. For a city break in Manila or Cebu, the Philippines eSIM 10GB Data (3 Days) plan at A$11.90 is usually enough. For island-hopping, take 20GB or more, because you will rely on mobile data where resort Wi-Fi is weak. For a month of remote work, the 50GB Data (30 Days) plan is A$59.90.

Which network does the Philippines eSIM use?

The product details list the network as Globe/Smart, with the carrier assigned automatically based on signal availability. You cannot choose between the two in advance. The plan does not use DITO.

Does the Philippines eSIM support 5G?

Yes. The plan runs on 5G and 4G LTE, depending on your phone and the coverage where you are.

Does the Philippines eSIM include calls or a phone number?

No. It is a data-only eSIM with no calls, no texts and no phone number. Use Messenger, Viber, WhatsApp or FaceTime for calls and messages over data.

Do I need ID to activate a Philippines eSIM?

No. The Philippines eSIM has no ID requirement and activates from the QR code alone, with no passport registration.

Can I use my Philippines eSIM as a hotspot?

Yes. Hotspot and tethering are included, which is useful when island Wi-Fi is patchy. Sharing uses your allowance faster, so pick a larger plan if you intend to tether a laptop.

Does it work in Boracay, Palawan and Siargao?

Yes, the main tourist islands are covered. Expect slower or patchy service in the most remote areas, on isolated beaches and out at sea on boat tours.

When should I install my Philippines eSIM?

You can install it any time before your intended travel date, ideally at home on Wi-Fi. The QR code must be installed and used within 90 days of purchase and cannot be reissued.

When does the validity period start?

Service starts on the first network connection. The days on your plan are counted from that activation date, not from the purchase date or the day you scan the QR code.

What happens when I run out of data?

The product details list unlimited data at 128Kbps once the high-speed allowance is used, which is enough for basic text messaging but not for video or maps with heavy imagery. The plan cannot be recharged, so if you need more high-speed data you can buy a new plan at any time.

Is there an unlimited data eSIM for the Philippines?

We do not sell a plan with unlimited high-speed data for the Philippines. The largest option is 50GB, for 15 days at A$57.90 or 30 days at A$59.90, with reduced-speed data at 128Kbps after the allowance is used.

Can I use the Philippines eSIM in other countries?

No, it covers the Philippines only. Our Asia Explorer and Southeast Asia multi-country eSIMs do not include the Philippines, so for a multi-country trip you need this plan for the Philippines and a separate plan for your other destinations.

Which phones work with a Philippines eSIM?

Any unlocked, eSIM-compatible device. To check, dial *#06# and look for a 32-digit EID number; if it appears, your phone supports eSIM. The eSIM is designed primarily for smartphones, and compatibility with tablets or other devices is not guaranteed.

How quickly will I receive my Philippines eSIM?

The QR code is sent by email after purchase. Returning customers get real-time delivery, and orders placed after 1 AM AEST are sent from 9 AM AEST.