Light use · 5 GB total
For a 5–7 day trip mainly using maps, messaging and itinerary checks, with hotel Wi-Fi, consider 5 GB total. This is shared across the full validity period, not 5 GB per day.
Philippines: 2 GB per day for 1 days, from $2.47.
Confirm your device supports eSIM and is unlocked. Choose a plan and quantity for your destination, trip duration and data needs, then pay with your account balance.
Check device compatibility →Usually install within 24 hours before departure over stable Wi-Fi. Once delivered, use quick installation, a QR code or manual details from your order or “My eSIMs”. Billing starts according to the selected plan.
In a covered region, select the eSIM for mobile data and enable roaming as required. Complete any scheduled or manual activation. Successful installation does not necessarily start the validity period.
These starting suggestions assume a 5–7 day trip. Actual usage depends on video, photo uploads and hotspots. Choose validity covering every day from arrival to departure; available allowances are shown in the plan list above.
For a 5–7 day trip mainly using maps, messaging and itinerary checks, with hotel Wi-Fi, consider 5 GB total. This is shared across the full validity period, not 5 GB per day.
For daily navigation, social media and photo uploads, consider 2 GB per day. For a 7-day trip, choose a 7-day daily 2 GB plan and check its daily reset time.
For frequent video, video calls or laptop tethering on a one-week trip, compare total-data plans from 20 GB. Choose more for longer trips or heavier video use, and confirm hotspot support.
This plan lists the networks below. Available speed depends on supported network types and local conditions.
Philippines is in Asia. Network information below combines the currently listed plans for this destination.
These profiles describe local operators and their official network information. They do not mean every travel eSIM can access these networks. Use the selected plan’s network list above.
The Philippines' largest carrier by subscriber count with the most extensive 4G coverage, especially strong in tourist hubs like Manila, Palawan, and Boracay. Offers user-friendly tourist SIM packages and expanding 5G service in major metropolitan areas.
Owned by PLDT, Smart leads in 5G deployment across the Philippines with the widest 5G coverage. Delivers consistently fast speeds and reliable connectivity in urban centers, making it ideal for data-intensive travelers and digital nomads.
Launched in 2021 as the third major player, DITO offers the fastest average data speeds among Philippine operators thanks to its brand-new network infrastructure. While coverage is still expanding beyond metro areas, it provides excellent value with competitive pricing.
4G and 5G identify supported network types. Actual connectivity depends on device bands, surroundings, terrain and network load. If you cannot connect, check the mobile data line and roaming settings, then try manually selecting a supported operator.