20 GB Internet in Philippines - 30 Days
How to Use Your 20 GB eSIM in Philippines
Purchase & Receive Your QR Code
The moment you buy your Philippines 20 GB plan, your QR code lands in your inbox and dashboard.
Install the eSIM
Go to Settings ā Mobile Data ā Add eSIM and scan the QR code. Stay on Wi-Fi while you install.
Activate & Connect
Switch on the eSIM Philippines data plan in your settings - it'll connect to the network automatically. Already abroad? Turn on Data Roaming.
You're Online!
You've got 20 GB of data for 30 days in Philippines. Keep your primary SIM switched on if you still need calls and SMS.
Important Notes
- ā¢Install your Philippines eSIM before your trip, while you still have Wi-Fi.
- ā¢Your device must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked.
- ā¢Each QR code can only be scanned once - don't delete the eSIM after installing it.
Philippines eSIM - Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Travelers Choose an eSIM for the Philippines
Heading to Manila, Cebu, Palawan or Boracay? A Philippines eSIM connects to Globe, Smart (PLDT) or DITO the moment you land at NAIA Manila (MNL), Mactan-Cebu (CEB) or Kalibo (KLO, the Boracay gateway) ā no Globe or Smart counter queue, no passport photocopy to buy an airport starter. Activate a plan in two minutes, scan the QR code, and you're online for Grab rides from NAIA to Makati, booking El Nido island-hopping tours, or uploading Coron lagoon reels from a bangka boat deck. Choose a 7-day 3 GB plan for a Manila + Boracay weekend, a 30-day 10 GB plan for a full Palawan + Cebu + Bohol circuit, or Philippines eSIM unlimited data for longer remote-work stints in Siargao or Dumaguete.
eSIM vs Philippines Tourist SIM ā Which Is Better for Manila Arrival?
Filipino carriers (Globe, Smart, DITO) sell tourist SIMs at NAIA and major city malls, but a Philippines eSIM activates before you land and skips the passport-photocopy counter visit that Filipino carriers typically require.
| eSIM | Globe Tourist SIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | ā 2 minutes (QR scan) | 15ā30 minutes (Globe / Smart kiosk) |
| Cost | from ~$0.40/day | PHP 300ā600 (~$5ā10) tourist pack |
| Island coverage | Globe / Smart on all major islands | same carriers |
| Paperwork | none | passport copy at some counters |
| Top-up | instant online | Globe / Smart app or sari-sari store |
Philippines eSIM FAQ ā Manila Coverage, Palawan Travel & Globe/Smart Networks
Which is the best eSIM for the Philippines?
The best eSIM for Philippines depends on your trip ā a 7-day 3 GB plan covers a Manila + Boracay long weekend, a 30-day 10 GB plan fits a Palawan + Cebu + Bohol island-hop circuit, and Philippines eSIM unlimited data suits remote workers in Siargao or Dumaguete. Our Philippines eSIMs run on Globe and Smart (PLDT), the two largest networks, so 4G coverage is strong across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao including major tourist islands.
Does the Philippines support eSIM on iPhone and Android?
Yes ā the Philippines fully supports eSIM, and the three Filipino carriers (Globe, Smart, DITO) all operate eSIM-compatible networks. Our Philippines eSIM works on any modern eSIM-capable phone (iPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+, and most 2020+ Android flagships). Activation is QR-code-based ā no local store visit needed, which is handy when you're landing in NAIA at 3am or on a tiny island airstrip.
Does a Philippines eSIM work on Palawan, Siargao and other small islands?
Yes ā our Philippines eSIM runs on Globe and Smart, which together cover nearly every inhabited Philippine island with at least 4G. Expect strong signal on El Nido, Coron, Puerto Princesa (Palawan) and tourist Siargao spots, with solid 4G on Bohol, Cebu and Boracay. Remote boat-only beaches on Palawan (Hidden Beach, Small Lagoon) may drop to 3G briefly ā normal for any SIM.