Philippines eSIM – mobile data in the Philippines from €3.79
Island hopping in the Philippines means ferries, flights and a lot of messages. An eSIM puts data on your phone before you reach the first airport.
Philippines eSIM plans and prices
Plan details
- Networks: SMART (5G), Globe (5G)
- Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination.
- Install the eSIM within 180 days of purchase.
- You can buy more data for the same eSIM if you need it.
- Data only. For calls and messages you can use your own SIM card or apps.
Is the data enough?
Choose trip length and usage to get a rough suggestion.
Estimate: about 5.6 GB
Suggestion: 10 GB · 30 days · €21.49
The estimate is based on average use. Video and hotspot use data quickly.
VAT included. One-off payment, no automatic renewal. By buying you accept the terms and ask for immediate delivery, so your right of withdrawal ends once the eSIM has been delivered.
- First check if your phone supports eSIM
- Help with any problems: [email protected]
Island hopping with mobile data
In the Philippines the plan uses the SMART and Globe networks, the country's two big operators. Coverage is usually good in Manila, Cebu, Boracay and the popular tourist areas. When island hopping, for example around El Nido and Coron, and on small remote islands and in the mountains, the connection can weaken or drop, so download maps and tickets in advance.
People move around the Philippines a great deal by plane, ferry and small boat. Data helps you check timetables, book accommodation and keep in touch. Grab works in Manila and Cebu and Google Maps helps with routes. Messenger is very common for messaging, and many stays and tours are arranged through it.
Registering a local SIM is compulsory and needs your passport, so a shop visit can take time. The eSIM is installed beforehand at home, and your own SIM stays in the phone. Getting between islands takes time, so load ferry and flight details and your accommodation addresses onto the phone before you head to the port.
Get started in three steps
Choose a destination and plan
You see the price, validity and data amount right away.
Install the eSIM
You get a QR code and clear instructions. Your phone needs an internet connection during installation.
Turn on data when you arrive
Select the eSIM for mobile data when you reach your destination, and turn off data roaming on your own plan.
Good to know: Philippines
- Power sockets
- Socket type: A, B, C. A European C/F plug does not fit, so bring a travel adapter.
- Voltage
- 220 V, 60 Hz
- Calling code
- +63
- Your own mobile plan
- EU roaming rules do not apply in the Philippines, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Read more: travel adapters, calling codes and roaming.
FAQ: Philippines
Will I have a signal around El Nido and on island-hopping tours?
In the towns yes. On the boats and at remote beaches the signal can drop, so save maps and bookings on the phone first.
Do I need an eSIM in the Philippines if I land at the airport in Manila?
It helps, because the data is already working on arrival and you skip registering a local SIM, which needs your passport.
What can I use this eSIM for?
The plan is meant for mobile internet on your trip, for example maps, messages and browsing.
Will my own number still work?
Yes. Your own number and SIM card stay active for calls and messages. Choose the Reissaa eSIM for mobile data.
When should I buy the plan?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, while you have a stable internet connection.
Will my own mobile plan work in the Philippines?
EU roaming rules do not apply in the Philippines, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Do I need a travel adapter for the Philippines?
Yes. The sockets in the Philippines are type A, B, C, and a European C/F plug does not fit. Voltage is 220 V.
What is the calling code for the Philippines?
The calling code for the Philippines is +63. To call your home country from abroad, dial its country code and leave out the leading zero of the number.
