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Globe Philippines
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Philippines
5 GB · 30 days
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€5.39
Buy eSIM data plans for Philippines
A Philippines eSIM is a prepaid mobile-data plan for your trip. Install it on a compatible, carrier-unlocked phone before departure, then select it as your data line within the plan's coverage area.
A Philippines eSIM is a data-only plan that loads onto your phone before you fly, so the moment you clear Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport you are already online. It connects you to local Globe (5G) coverage with no roaming fees, meaning you skip the SIM kiosks entirely. Step off the jet bridge and you can pull up maps, call a ride, and message home before your luggage reaches the carousel. From booking inter-island ferries to checking domestic flights, your data is ready the instant you land, not after a queue and a paper form.
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Customer support
Contact support before or during your trip if you need help.
How eSIM works in Philippines
Choose a data plan for Philippines, install the eSIM over reliable Wi-Fi before your trip, and follow the selected plan’s activation instructions. Your regular SIM can stay in your phone, while the eSIM gives you mobile data for travel apps, messaging, maps and browsing.
Install your eSIM
Scan the QR or auto-install in the app — no physical SIM.
Land & connect
Data activates on first connection at your destination.
What you can do with 5 GB
In total, a 5 GB data allowance covers roughly 1,700 shared photos, 83 hours of social media and browsing, 15 hours of video calls, 63 hours of music streaming, or about 1000 hours of maps and navigation. Messaging apps barely use data.
- ≈ 1000 hrsMaps & navigation
- UnlimitedMessages
- ≈ 1,700Photos shared
- ≈ 83 hrsSocial & browsing
- ≈ 15 hrsVideo calls
- ≈ 63 hrsMusic streaming
Important cities in Philippines
Manila · City guide
Manila
A Manila eSIM keeps you oriented as you wander the Intramuros walled city and trace its old stone streets. Use mobile data to read up on the history inside Rizal Park, then follow the bayside promenade as the sun drops. Coverage is strong across the city centre, so you can pull up directions, translate a menu, or share photos the moment you take them.
Manila eSIM — set up before you fly →Cebu · City guide
Cebu
As the gateway to the islands, Cebu is where many trips branch off toward the water. A data plan for Cebu lets you check ferry times and book onward legs while you stand beside the Magellan's Cross or explore the old fort. Coverage holds up well in the city centre, though it can thin out once you push toward quieter coves, so download your maps before you set sail.
Cebu eSIM — set up before you fly →Boracay · City guide
Boracay
Boracay is built for slow days along the resort strip, with White Beach curving beside turquoise water. A Boracay eSIM keeps you connected to share the view, look up dinner spots, or message your group between swims. Signal is reliable along the developed strip, but expect it to dip on boats and around remote bays, so save offline maps before any island-hopping excursion.
Boracay eSIM — set up before you fly →Puerto Princesa · City guide
Puerto Princesa
As the gateway to Palawan, Puerto Princesa is the launch point for trips to the underground river and lazy walks along the seafront. A data plan for Puerto Princesa helps you arrange tours, check tide times, and stay reachable in town. Coverage is dependable in the centre, but it weakens out toward the more remote natural sites, so plan your routes while you still have a strong signal.
Puerto Princesa eSIM — set up before you fly →Why Horizon
Why choose our eSIM for Philippines
An eSIM means you arrive in the Philippines with mobile data already working, so you avoid roaming charges and stay connected from your first step in the terminal. For diaspora travellers heading back to visit family across the islands, it keeps you reachable without hunting for a local SIM.
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Easy to use
Install over reliable Wi-Fi before departure and follow the plan's activation instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
Which mobile networks does the Philippines eSIM use?
Your Philippines eSIM connects to Globe, including its 5G service where available. You get local coverage automatically, with no need to swap a physical SIM, and the network is selected for you as soon as your phone registers on arrival.
How good is coverage across the thousands of islands?
Coverage is strong in city centres and on the main islands, where most travellers spend their time. It becomes more variable on ferry crossings, on smaller boats, and around remote bays, so it is wise to download offline maps before heading out across the water.
Will my eSIM work on domestic flights and ferries between islands?
On the ground and in port towns, your data works as normal for booking tickets and checking schedules. While actually airborne or far from shore on a ferry, signal naturally drops, just as it would with any local SIM, so plan your routes and download what you need before you depart.
Will one Philippines plan cover a multi-country trip?
This is a Philippines-only plan, so it covers data within the Philippines. If your trip crosses into other countries in Southeast Asia, choose a regional eSIM instead so you stay connected across each border without buying a separate plan for every stop.
When should I set up the eSIM before arriving in the Philippines?
Install it at home over your own Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly, then leave activation for when you arrive. That way it switches on automatically as you reach the terminal at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport, with no setup needed while you are tired and queuing.
Can I keep my own number and use a hotspot in the Philippines?
You need an eSIM-compatible, unlocked phone, which covers most recent models. Your regular SIM or number stays in place for calls and texts, while the eSIM handles data in the background. You can also share that connection over a personal hotspot to get a tablet or laptop online.
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