Philippines Travel eSIM
Island hopping puts you on a different network every few days, which is why a RoamMore Philippines eSIM roams across both Smart and Globe rather than picking one.
Roams on SMART and Globe, 5G on both.
Your trip
About 1GB a day
10GB, 30 daysUS$16.30
US$1.63 per GB
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Click to install or scan the QR code before you fly and it connects on landing in Manila or Cebu. Fixed plans run from 100MB to 50GB, and unlimited daily plans refill every day if you are moving between islands for weeks. A week in the Philippines at standard use (about 1GB a day) costs US$16.30 on the 10GB, 30 day plan, and two weeks US$30.20 on the 20GB, 30 day plan. Plans of 1GB or more start at US$3.90, and unlimited daily plans at US$3.40 a day, or one price for the whole trip on Endless, from US$11.70 for a week. Days start when it first connects in the Philippines, not when you install it, except that the 100MB, 7 day plan starts on install.
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Philippines eSIM key facts
- Networks
- SMART (5G) and Globe (5G)
- Cheapest plan, 1GB or more
- US$3.90 for 1GB, 7 days
- Best price per GB
- US$1.51 per GB on 20GB, 30 days (US$30.20)
- Plans
- 17: 9 fixed, 8 unlimited daily
- Popular plans
- 1GB, 7 days: US$3.90
- 3GB, 30 days: US$7
- 10GB, 30 days: US$16.30
- 20GB, 30 days: US$30.20
- Unlimited daily
- from US$3.40 a day (500MB a day at full speed)
- Endless, one trip price
- US$11.70 for a week at 500MB a day
- Regional plans that also cover it
- Days start
- On first connection in the Philippines; the 100MB, 7 day plan starts on install
- Install window
- 180 days from purchase
- Internet exit (breakout)
- Singapore
- Hotspot
- Allowed on the daily plans
- Calls and texts
- Data only; app calls work
Prices and networks checked 27 Sep 2026 from our live catalogue. Reviewed by Nicholas, founder.
Philippines eSIM data plans
One block of data for a set number of days. Prices in USD, updated 27 Sep 2026.
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| Data | Valid for | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100MB | 7 days | $2.70 USD | Buy |
| 500MB | 7 days | $4.20 USD | Buy |
| 1GB | 7 days | $3.90 USD | Buy |
| 3GB | 15 days | $6.80 USD | Buy |
| 3GB | 30 days | $7 USD | Buy |
| 5GB | 30 days | $9.90 USD | Buy |
| 10GB | 30 days | $16.30 USD | Buy |
| 20GB | 30 days | $30.20 USD | Buy |
| 50GB | 180 days | $80.40 USD | Buy |
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Unlimited Philippines eSIM: daily plans
A fresh block of full-speed data every day, then unlimited at reduced speed. Rows marked Endless open Endless, where you pick your days and pay one price for the whole trip. On the other rows, choose your days at checkout.
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| Full speed / day | Billing | Price / day | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500MB | per day | $3.40 USD | Choose |
| 1GB | per day | $3.70 USD | Choose |
| 1GB | per day | $4 USD | Choose |
| 2GB | per day | $5 USD | Choose |
| 2GB | per day | $5.60 USD | Choose |
| 3GB | per day | $6.80 USD | Choose |
| 5GB | per day | $9.90 USD | Choose |
| 10GB | per day | $15.90 USD | Choose |
How much is a Philippines eSIM for one or two weeks?
Resort wifi in Palawan and Siargao is often a single shared satellite link. Your own data is usually the faster of the two. The cheapest plan here that covers each trip.
| Data use | One week | Two weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Lightabout 300MB a day | US$6.803GB, 15 days | US$9.905GB, 30 days |
| Standardabout 1GB a day | US$16.3010GB, 30 days | US$30.2020GB, 30 days |
| Heavyabout 2GB a day | US$27.10Endless, 2GB a day | US$52.20Endless, 2GB a day |
Travelling in the Philippines: what to know
Island hopping
Coverage is good in Manila, Cebu and the main towns on Palawan, Bohol and Siargao, and patchy on the boat crossings between islands and at small island resorts. Download offline maps and your booking details before each boat day.
Two networks, one eSIM
Smart and Globe are strong in different places, island by island. The Philippines eSIM can use both, so your phone picks whichever is stronger where you are.
Apps that need a local number
Grab works with your home number for sign in. Local e-wallets such as GCash need a Philippine mobile number, which a data only eSIM does not include, so carry a card or cash for small payments.
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Where your data exits
Current Philippines plans exit to the internet in Singapore, so websites and apps may treat you as being there. Banking apps may ask for an extra check on your first login.
Philippines eSIM FAQ
How much is a Philippines eSIM for a week?
Standard use, about 1GB a day, costs US$16.30 on the 10GB, 30 day plan; light use (300MB a day) US$6.80 (3GB, 15 days) and heavy use (2GB a day) US$27.10 (Endless, 2GB a day).
How much is a Philippines eSIM for two weeks?
Standard use, about 1GB a day, costs US$30.20 on the 20GB, 30 day plan; light use (300MB a day) US$9.90 (5GB, 30 days) and heavy use (2GB a day) US$52.20 (Endless, 2GB a day).
Does the Philippines eSIM have 5G?
Yes: all two of its networks in the Philippines, SMART and Globe, run 5G. 5G needs a 5G phone and a 5G signal where you are.
Which networks does the Philippines eSIM use?
It connects to SMART (5G) and Globe (5G), and the eSIM uses whichever of them has the best signal where you are.
Which regional eSIM also covers Philippines?
Three regional eSIMs cover the Philippines as well: the South East Asia eSIM from US$4.20 (up to 8 countries), the Asia eSIM from US$4.10 (up to 20 countries) and the Global eSIM from US$11.90 (up to 129 countries). Each covers several countries on one plan, handy if the trip also takes in Indonesia or Thailand.
Can I share the Philippines eSIM data by hotspot?
Yes, on the daily plans, from US$3.40 a day; hotspot use counts toward the same daily allowance.
When do the days start on the Philippines eSIM?
On first connection in the Philippines, not at purchase or install. Install it on wifi before you fly, up to 180 days after buying. The 100MB (7 days) plan is an exception: its validity starts the moment you install it, not on first connection, so install it only when you are ready to start using the data.
Can I make calls with the Philippines eSIM?
No, it is data only, with no Philippines number: WhatsApp and FaceTime calls work over the data.
Where does the Philippines eSIM connect to the internet from?
From Singapore, so apps may see you there rather than in the Philippines, which mostly matters to banking and streaming.
Which network does the Philippines eSIM use?
It roams on both Smart and Globe, so your phone takes whichever is stronger where you are standing. That matters more here than in most countries, because coverage between the two varies island by island.
Can I use GCash with a travel eSIM?
Not to register an account, because GCash needs a Philippine mobile number and a travel eSIM is data only. If you already have GCash on a Philippine number, it can still use the eSIM data connection.
Will the eSIM work on ferries between islands?
Near the coast and in harbours, usually yes. On longer crossings between islands there are stretches with no signal, so download what you need before you board.
Heading somewhere else?
One eSIM can cover a whole region, handy for multi-country trips.
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