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Philippines eSIM
Nationwide data on SMART and Globe
- Delivered in minutes
- No ID needed
- No roaming fees
- Fast 5G/4G
Choose your plan
Need more data? Add another plan any time.
1GB of high-speed data every day. Resets daily.
Unlimited data at full 5G/4G speed. No daily limit, no speed cap.
Plan starts: When you connect in the Philippines
eSIM details
- Coverage
- NationwideManila, Cebu, Boracay, Bohol, Palawan
- Networks
- SMART 5GGlobe 5G
- Speed
- Full 5G/4G speed, no speed cap
- Data
- 1GB high-speed data a dayThen reduced speed until it resets the next day.
- Hotspot
- Supported
- Plan type
- Data onlyCall and text over WhatsApp, iMessage or FaceTime.
- Delivery
- By email, in minutes
About the Philippines eSIM
Our Philippines eSIM gives you mobile data on the SMART and Globe networks, with 5G where your phone supports it. It works anywhere in the Philippines that SMART or Globe has signal, not just in the big cities.
Popular with Australian travellers heading to Manila, Cebu and Palawan.
Data only, with no local phone number: use WhatsApp, iMessage or FaceTime for calls. Delivered by email in minutes, so you can install it before you fly. Your plan starts when you connect in the Philippines.
How it works
- Buy and get it by emailThe QR code arrives in about two minutes.
- Scan the QR codeInstall it on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly. It starts when you connect in the Philippines.
- Land and switch onTurn the eSIM on and enable data roaming. You're online on the local network.
Money-back guaranteePlans changed? No problem. Get your money back.Refund terms
Philippines eSIM questions
How much does the Philippines eSIM cost?
Data plans start at $4.95 for 1GB over 7 days, and 10GB for 30 days is $20.95. Daily data starts at $5.95 for 3 days at 1GB a day. Unlimited data starts at $11.95 for 3 days. Prices are in AUD, with no roaming charges on top.
How much data do I need in the Philippines?
Most travellers use about 1GB a day with maps, messaging and some social media, so 10GB ($20.95) covers a week. Just maps and messages? 3GB ($7.95) is enough for a week. Streaming or a laptop hotspot? Unlimited starts at $11.95 for 3 days. See how much data each app uses.
Which networks does the Philippines eSIM use?
It uses SMART and Globe, and joins whichever has the best signal where you are. You get 5G where the network has it, if your phone supports 5G, and 4G everywhere else.
Does it work in Boracay, Palawan and Siargao?
Yes in the towns and resorts, El Nido and Coron included. On island-hopping boats and remote beaches signal drops.
Do I need to register my SIM in the Philippines?
No. SIM registration is for Philippine SIM cards. A travel eSIM connects as a visitor, so there's nothing to register.
Does Grab work in the Philippines?
Yes, in Manila, Cebu and the other big cities, for rides and food. Add a card before you fly.
What happens in a typhoon?
Networks can go down in the worst-hit areas for a while. Keep your phone charged, download offline maps and watch PAGASA weather alerts.
When does my Philippines plan start?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in the Philippines. Install it on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly: the days don't start counting until you land.
Can I use the Philippines eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Every Philippines plan can share its data with a laptop, a tablet or a travel partner's phone. Anything you share comes off the same plan.
Does the Philippines eSIM include calls and texts?
No, it's data only, with no local number. Call and text over WhatsApp, iMessage or FaceTime. Your Australian number stays on your phone, so texts like bank codes still arrive.
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