Philippines eSIM — reviews & details
Philippines 1GB/Day · 1 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Philippines Globe 5G SMART 5G
Traveller reviews
Louis N.
Netherlands · Apr 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Would definitely buy again.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Cheers, Louis! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — James, GotoeSIM Support
Mateo H.
France · Apr 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks a lot, Mateo! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. We're here whenever you travel again. – Omar 💜
Daniel M.
Switzerland · Apr 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Great experience overall.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks for sharing, Daniel! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – James 💜
Hana F.
India · Apr 2026
Did the job without any drama in Philippines. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Telling my friends about this.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Hana! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Lucas T.
Malaysia · Apr 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Lucas. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Ingrid
Nguyen B.
Japan · Apr 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Nguyen. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Wei S.
Indonesia · Apr 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Would definitely buy again.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks for sharing, Wei! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Ravi K.
Poland · Apr 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Cheers, Ravi! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Thomas N.
Malaysia · Mar 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you so much, Thomas! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. – Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Mateo P.
Spain · Mar 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks a lot, Mateo! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. We're here whenever you travel again. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Ethan D.
Mexico · Mar 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Really appreciate this, Ethan! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. Enjoy your journeys! — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Noah F.
Saudi Arabia · Mar 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Cheers, Noah! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha P.
UAE · Mar 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Five stars from me.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Aisha! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Nguyen B.
Brazil · Mar 2026
Connected the moment I landed in Philippines. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. A must-have for international travel.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Really appreciate this, Nguyen! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Grace 💜
Ravi W.
Brazil · Mar 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Philippines. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Ravi! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — James
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Philippines eSIM cost?
The Philippines 1GB/Day plan costs $1.13 for 1 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
Chloe N. · 1 week ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Your usage is tracked live in the app, Chloe — check My eSIMs anytime. – Grace 💜
Anna M. · 2 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
You'll be on top local networks, Anna — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Ethan C. · 4 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Ethan — it switches on when you land. — James
Ingrid D. · 4 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Yes Ingrid, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. – Priya 💜
Pablo N. · 4 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Pablo — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Louis D. · 5 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
No surprise fees, Louis! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. — Sophie
Emma L. · 5 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Yes Emma, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. – Mark 💜
Somchai M. · 5 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
The clock starts on first use in-country, Somchai, so buying early is totally fine. — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Ji-woo M. · 5 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Topping up is easy, Ji-woo! Just add more data to your existing eSIM in the app. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha H. · 7 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Aisha — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Lea S. · 9 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Yes Lea, it works on iPhone XS and newer — just add the eSIM under Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Ingrid B. · 11 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Tethering is supported, Ingrid! Feel free to hotspot to your other devices. — Laura, GotoeSIM Support