eSIM for Philippines
Internet in Philippines from the moment you land. Install at home, no SIM swap.
- Networks
- SMART · 5GYour phone connects to the strongest network nearby automatically
- When validity starts
- On first connection in PhilippinesYou can buy and install it now
- Your home number
- Stays activeWhatsApp keeps working on the same number
- Hotspot
- Yes, you can share data
- What's included
- Data onlyCalls through WhatsApp or other apps
A Philippines eSIM costs from $3.56 (3GB for 15 days) to $14.88 (20GB for 30 days) and runs on SMART with 5G. There's also an unlimited plan at $3.56 a day, for 3 to 90 days. Validity starts on your first connection in Philippines, not on the day you buy, and your home number stays active for WhatsApp. You can share data over hotspot. Plans are data only; calls go through WhatsApp or other apps.
The Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands, and a trip there is mostly island-hopping: Palawan, Cebu, Bohol, Boracay and Siargao. The plan runs on SMART with 5G, but coverage is weaker on small, remote islands.
How do I install an eSIM for Philippines?
- Within minutesGet a QR code by email
Together with install instructions.
- About a minuteInstall before you fly
Scan the code in your phone settings, while still at home.
- On landingLand and you're online
Data comes on by itself once your phone finds a network in Philippines.
What should I know before a trip to Philippines?
Boat tours in El Nido and Coron mean long hours on the water without signal. Save flight and ferry tickets, addresses and maps on your phone before you go.
The connection's IP exits through Singapore, so some sites will show you Singapore content or prices. It doesn't affect WhatsApp, maps or video calls.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the eSIM work in El Nido and Coron?
The towns themselves have SMART coverage. On lagoon boat tours and small islands, signal is weak or absent.
Why do sites show me Singapore content?
The plan's IP exits through Singapore. This is normal for travel eSIMs and doesn't affect browsing itself.
How long is the plan valid?
The 3GB plan is valid for 15 days and the larger plans for 30 days, from the first connection to a network in the Philippines.
Are eSIM, digital SIM, and virtual SIM all the same thing?
Yes. An eSIM (also called a digital SIM or virtual SIM) is a SIM with no physical component, installed on your device by scanning a QR code instead of inserting a card. You use it exactly like a regular SIM for data abroad, without hunting for a SIM kiosk at your destination.
Does my device support eSIM technology?
Most smartphones released in the last five years support eSIM. We recommend checking your device settings, or looking up your phone model in the FlySim compatibility checker. Open the compatibility checker
How exactly does activation work?
After payment, you'll receive a unique QR code by email. Scan it in your device's cellular settings (Add eSIM), confirm, and that's it.