Philippines eSIM plans from £1.59
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Land in Manila or Cebu City with data already on your phone. Prepaid Philippines eSIM plans on Globe and Smart networks from GBP £1.59.
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Philippines eSIM Plans for City Stops and Island Hopping
A Philippines eSIM is prepaid mobile data that installs on your phone before you fly, so you can book a Grab, message your resort and find your ferry as soon as you land. It's a travel eSIM rather than a local SIM, and it connects to Globe and Smart partner networks when you arrive.
Philippines-only plans range from 1 GB to 50 GB or unlimited data, valid from one day to 30 days. A 1 GB plan for seven days keeps a short business trip simple, while unlimited data suits island-hopping holidays full of photos and video calls. Continuing elsewhere in Asia? Regional plans covering 12 countries include the Philippines, with unlimited options.
You pay once, upfront, which keeps your travel data spend fixed and helps you avoid daily roaming fees from your home carrier. Your usual SIM keeps handling calls and texts, and 24/7 support is there if anything won't connect.
Philippines eSIM Coverage on Globe and Smart
Your phone automatically connects to available supported partner networks for your plan: Globe Philippines or Smart Philippines. In Manila, Cebu City and Davao City you can expect reliable data, including around Intramuros and Rizal Park, where maps and ride apps get the most use.
The islands are where it varies. Boracay Beach is among the better-connected spots, while El Nido Beaches and Siargao Beaches are workable in town but can drop out on island-hopping boats and at remote coves. Inside the Puerto Princesa Underground River there is no signal at all.
Mountain trips need the same planning. Expect gaps on the Mount Pulag Summit Trail and around the Batad Rice Terraces Hike, so download offline maps, boat schedules and accommodation details before you go.
See how much data is left before a long day out to the Chocolate Hills or Taal Volcano.
Get a warning before a 3 GB plan runs low, then add more data in a few taps where your plan supports top-ups.
On a Manila layover, an unlimited Philippines day pass covers a single day without paying for a whole week.
Your home number keeps working for calls and texts, while the Philippines eSIM handles Messenger, Viber and Grab.
How it works
Pick a country or region and a data size.
Your QR code and install link arrive in minutes.
On Wi-Fi, before you leave. Takes two minutes.
Data switches on when you arrive. Your home SIM keeps working.
Why Travellers Choose Our Philippines eSIM
Unlimited Data for Island Holidays
Island-hopping trips mean ferry bookings, maps, resort messages and a lot of photos. Unlimited Philippines plans last anywhere between one day and 30 days, and you can stop counting megabytes.
Heavy users benefit most, since an hour of streaming or video calling uses roughly a gigabyte.
Each unlimited plan lists its own conditions on its product page, so check those before you buy.
Small Plans for Short Trips
A few days of meetings or a quick stopover don't need much data. A 1 GB or 3 GB Philippines plan for seven days covers maps and messaging.
The 3 GB plan also comes with 15-day or 30-day validity, which suits travellers who rely on resort Wi-Fi and use mobile data mainly for directions.
If you run low partway through, top up where your plan supports it rather than buying a second eSIM.
Larger Fixed Allowances
Prefer a set amount of data to unlimited? Philippines-only plans go up to 50 GB, enough for a long stay with regular video calls home.
A fixed allowance pairs well with the usage dashboard, which shows exactly how much is left before each island transfer.
If the Philippines is one stop on a longer route, Asia plans covering 26 countries also go up to 50 GB.
A Better Fit Than Home Roaming
Travellers flying in from Australia often pay a daily roaming fee to their home carrier. A prepaid Philippines eSIM swaps that for one upfront cost for your data.
Turn off data roaming on your home SIM and let the eSIM carry your data, while your home number can still receive calls and texts.
Because the plan is prepaid, the data side of your trip costs what you paid for it and nothing more.
Who Our Philippines eSIM Suits
Sort ferry times, transfers and resort check-ins on the way to Boracay Island, and save offline maps before long crossings.
Carry offline maps on the Mount Apo Trek and use data in the villages to arrange guides and transport.
Use maps and ticket apps at Enchanted Kingdom or Sky Ranch Tagaytay, on a plan big enough that nobody has to ration data.
Join calls from KMC Solutions or A Space, then keep working from your condo on a large or unlimited plan.
Philippines eSIM Questions
Yes. A Philippines eSIM works on any phone that supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked, including recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models. Once you land, it picks up a Globe or Smart partner network. If you bought your phone on a contract, ask your carrier to confirm it is unlocked before you travel.
Buy it online from EscapeSIM before your trip, so there's no need to find a SIM seller at the airport in Manila or Cebu. Pick a Philippines-only plan or a regional Asia plan, and you'll have the eSIM ready on your phone before you board.
Match it to your trip length and how much you stream. One of the smaller plans suits a short visit with light use, plans up to 50 GB suit longer stays, and unlimited Philippines plans suit island-hopping holidays with lots of photos and calls. For a layover, take the unlimited day pass.
Maps, messaging, browsing and some social media come to roughly 0.5 GB a day, so a 3 GB plan covers about six days of light use. Video streaming and video calls use about 1 GB per hour, so go bigger or unlimited if you do either. You can track usage in your EscapeSIM dashboard.
Both. Our Philippines plans use Globe Philippines and Smart Philippines partner networks, and your phone connects to whichever supported network is available where you are, so you don't have to choose. On remote islands and mountain trails coverage depends on which network reaches that spot, so carry offline maps.
No. These are data-only plans without a Philippine phone number. Your home SIM stays active, so you keep your usual number for calls and texts. Resorts, boat operators and drivers in the Philippines often use Messenger, Viber or WhatsApp, all of which work over your eSIM data.
For most trips, yes. Australian carriers usually charge a daily roaming fee, while a prepaid Philippines eSIM is one upfront cost for your travel data. Install it before you fly, switch your data to the eSIM when you land, and keep your Australian number active for calls and texts.
It depends on your trip and how much data you use. An unlimited Philippines plan fits an island-hopping holiday, a small plan of 1 GB or 3 GB fits a short visit, and an Asia plan fits a multi-country route. Every plan is prepaid, with a usage dashboard, low-data alerts and 24/7 support.