Philippines eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 11 data plans from $2.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Smart 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $2.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.80/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $7.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 14 days | $6.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $9.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $15.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $9.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $15.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $56.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Philippines
The Philippines eSIM connects to Smart. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Philippines
- MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino
- CEB Mactan–Cebu
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Philippines.
City guides in Philippines
About unlimited in Philippines
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Philippines?
These regional eSIMs include Philippines. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Philippines eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $9.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $2.99 | $0.43 | $2.99 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $1.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $6.99 | $0.23 | $1.40 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $9.99 | $0.33 | $1.00 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $15.99 | $0.53 | $0.80 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $7.99 | $2.66 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $12.99 | $2.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $14.99 | $2.14 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $19.99 | $2.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $35.99 | $2.40 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $56.99 | $1.90 | No cap |
Questions about Philippines
Which networks does the Philippines eSIM use?
The Philippines eSIM connects to Smart. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Philippines?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $6.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Philippines?
Yes, from $7.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Philippines plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Philippines?
The main international airports are Manila Ninoy Aquino (MNL), Mactan–Cebu (CEB).
Does a regional eSIM cover Philippines?
Yes. Asia and Global include Philippines. The smallest, Asia, covers 18 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.