Cebu eSIM: what to know before you land
🇵🇭 Cebu, Philippines · CEB · 5-day pick: 3 GB for $3.99
Landing in Cebu
- CEB Mactan–Cebu International
Mactan–Cebu International is on Mactan Island, linked to Cebu City by bridges; many visitors fly in direct and continue by boat to other islands.
- Install the Philippines eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at CEB, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Philippines, not at purchase.
You'll need about 2.5 GB over 5 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Pay · $3.99Short stays in Cebu
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $12.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $12.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $6.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $9.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Philippines eSIM connects to Smart. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
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Questions about Cebu
Which airports serve Cebu?
Mactan–Cebu International (CEB). Mactan–Cebu International is on Mactan Island, linked to Cebu City by bridges; many visitors fly in direct and continue by boat to other islands.
How much data do I need for 5 days in Cebu?
About 2.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $3.99.
Can I be online as soon as I land at CEB?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Philippines.
Which networks will I use in Cebu?
The Philippines eSIM connects to Smart. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.