Stay connected in the Philippines

Philippines
eSIM

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Philippines eSIM
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7 day plans
1GB
WhatsApp, maps and email for short trips
£1.49
£1.49/GB

Technical Specs

  • Plan Validity: 7 Days
  • Activate Within: 180 Days
  • Hotspot / tethering: Supported
  • Network: Globe (5G), SMART (5G)
  • Where it works: PH
  • Calls & SMS: Not included
15 day plans
3GB
Maps, WhatsApp and light browsing each day
£2.62
£0.87/GB

Technical Specs

  • Plan Validity: 15 Days
  • Activate Within: 180 Days
  • Hotspot / tethering: Supported
  • Network: Globe (5G), SMART (5G)
  • Where it works: PH
  • Calls & SMS: Not included
30 day plans
3GB
Maps, WhatsApp and light browsing each day
£3.24
£1.08/GB

Technical Specs

  • Plan Validity: 30 Days
  • Activate Within: 180 Days
  • Hotspot / tethering: Supported
  • Network: Globe (5G), SMART (5G)
  • Where it works: PH
  • Calls & SMS: Not included
5GB
More room for photos, social apps and navigation
£4.40
£0.88/GB

Technical Specs

  • Plan Validity: 30 Days
  • Activate Within: 365 Days
  • Hotspot / tethering: Supported
  • Network: Smart (5G)
  • Where it works: PH
  • Calls & SMS: Not included
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Stay connected across Philippines

Coverage is dependable around Manila, Cebu and the main tourist islands like Boracay, connecting through a local Philippine network. It is patchy on remote islands and lagoons such as parts of Palawan, and out on the boats between islands, so keep offline maps for island-hopping.

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Using an eSIM in the Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago of thousands of islands, and that shapes staying connected. A Philippines eSIM gets you online in Manila or Cebu for Grab and maps, and keeps you in touch as you island-hop, though coverage is not even across every island and boat trip.

Island-hopping and the remote spots

Manila, Cebu and the main tourist islands like Boracay have dependable coverage around the towns and resorts. It becomes patchy on the more remote islands and lagoons, such as parts of Palawan around El Nido and Coron, and out on the boats between islands, so download offline maps and trip details before an island-hopping day.

How much data

A week of maps, Grab, messaging and photos is often around 5-10GB, with a longer island-hopping trip nearer 10-20GB. Frequent streaming or hotspot use needs more. These are starting points, and actual use varies.

Travel eSIM FAQs

The towns are covered, but the remote lagoons, beaches and the boats between islands are often patchy or without signal. Download offline maps and your trip details before an island-hopping day.
Yes, the main tourist islands are well covered around the towns and resorts. Signal thins on the quieter beaches and headlands, so keep offline maps for a day exploring.
Yes, in Manila and Cebu, Grab runs on your eSIM data, so you can book from the airport. Grab is mainly city-based, so on the smaller islands you will rely more on local transport.
Out on the water, there is often little or no signal, so download maps and anything you need before boarding a ferry or bangka.
Yes, the same eSIM can be used as you travel between islands, with coverage varying island to island as above. There is nothing to change along the way.
A longer island-hopping trip is often around 10-20GB, with a single week nearer 5-10GB. Choose more for frequent streaming or hotspot use. These are starting points, and actual use varies.

Top-up availability depends on the plan. Some eSIMs can be topped up, including certain unlimited plans, while others may require a new plan once the current one ends or runs out. Check the individual plan details for your selected option.