Philippines eSIM — reviews & details
Philippine 3GB/Day · 3 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Philippines Globe 5G SMART 5G
Traveller reviews
Ravi K.
Portugal · Mar 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Telling my friends about this.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So glad to hear this, Ravi! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Priya B.
Mexico · Mar 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Telling my friends about this.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Cheers, Priya! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – James 💜
Thomas L.
Australia · Mar 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Thomas! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — David, GotoeSIM Support
Viktor D.
Turkey · Mar 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Exactly as described — no surprises.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So glad to hear this, Viktor! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — James, GotoeSIM Support
Sofia F.
Netherlands · Mar 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling in Philippines. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Would definitely buy again.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Really appreciate this, Sofia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – Ingrid 💜
Arjun H.
Vietnam · Mar 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. A must-have for international travel.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Arjun! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Olivia K.
United States · Mar 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks a lot, Olivia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Sarah G.
Thailand · Mar 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Sarah! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Linh W.
Egypt · Mar 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Linh. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Philippines. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Laura 💜
Nadia H.
South Korea · Mar 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Zero regrets.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Nadia! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia S.
Philippines · Mar 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Sophia. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Philippines. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — James, GotoeSIM Support
Lucia M.
Ireland · Mar 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in Philippines. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks a lot, Lucia! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – Priya 💜
Priya N.
Canada · Mar 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in Philippines. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Really appreciate this, Priya! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Ingrid 💜
Yuki T.
New Zealand · Mar 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Would definitely buy again.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Yuki! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Ava K.
Vietnam · Mar 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. A must-have for international travel.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks for sharing, Ava! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Emma 💜
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Philippines eSIM cost?
The Philippine 3GB/Day plan costs $3.99 for 3 GB/day over 1 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my Philippines eSIM?
Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in Philippines.
Will this eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.
Can I keep my regular number?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in Philippines.
Comments & questions
Ava P. · 4 days ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
No surprise fees, Ava! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. — Ingrid
Hana D. · 1 week ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Your usage is tracked live in the app, Hana — check My eSIMs anytime. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Andre V. · 2 weeks ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Andre — it switches on when you land. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Katya L. · 1 month ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Katya — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. — Sophie
Sofia V. · 2 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Sofia, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Ananya P. · 3 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
You'll be on top local networks, Ananya — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Louis F. · 3 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Topping up is easy, Louis! Just add more data to your existing eSIM in the app. – Grace 💜
Lucas T. · 6 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Yes Lucas, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Beatriz T. · 6 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Thanks Beatriz, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. — Omar
Chloe P. · 8 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Chloe — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. — Diego
Min-jun R. · 1 year ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Min-jun — not at purchase. – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Mateo M. · 1 year ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Yes Mateo, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. – Tom 💜