Philippines eSIM — reviews & details
Philippines 2GB/Day · 2 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Philippines Globe 5G SMART 5G
Traveller reviews
Noah N.
Italy · Jan 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Noah! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Emma F.
Switzerland · Jan 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Customer support answered my question quickly. Five stars from me.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Emma! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Sofia K.
Malaysia · Jan 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling in Philippines. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks for sharing, Sofia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Isabella F.
Mexico · Jan 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Would definitely buy again.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Isabella! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Arjun F.
Australia · Jan 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling in Philippines. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks a lot, Arjun! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Priya 💜
Andre L.
South Korea · Jan 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived in Philippines. Zero regrets.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Really appreciate this, Andre! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Sarah R.
Switzerland · Jan 2026
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Sarah. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Mark 💜
Chloe V.
Italy · Jan 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Customer support answered my question quickly. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks a lot, Chloe! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. – Emma 💜
Nguyen F.
Malaysia · Jan 2026
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Nguyen. Glad it mostly worked for you in Philippines — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Tom 💜
Fatima R.
Japan · Jan 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Five stars from me.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago So glad to hear this, Fatima! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. Come back anytime! — Ingrid
Lucas W.
Italy · Jan 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Zero regrets.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago So glad to hear this, Lucas! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. – Sara 💜
Hana V.
Singapore · Jan 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Philippines. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Hana! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. We're here whenever you travel again. — Anna
Mohammed H.
Germany · Jan 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks a lot, Mohammed! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Nguyen K.
India · Jan 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks a lot, Nguyen! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. We're here whenever you travel again. — David
Sophia V.
United Kingdom · Jan 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago So glad to hear this, Sophia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – David 💜
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Philippines eSIM cost?
The Philippines 2GB/Day plan costs $2.07 for 2 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
Sarah B. · 2 weeks ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Sarah — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. — Tom
Ji-woo L. · 1 month ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Ji-woo — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – David 💜
Hana G. · 2 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Yes Hana, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Ethan K. · 4 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Roaming is included in the plan, Ethan — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. — Ingrid
Mohammed W. · 7 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
5G is available where covered, Mohammed — you'll always get the best speed on offer. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia L. · 8 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Topping up is easy, Sophia! Just add more data to your existing eSIM in the app. — David, GotoeSIM Support
Pablo G. · 8 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Tethering is supported, Pablo! Feel free to hotspot to your other devices. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Lucas C. · 8 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Lucas — it switches on when you land. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Beatriz P. · 8 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Yes Beatriz, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Mei M. · 11 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
It connects to trusted local partner networks, Mei, on 4G/5G where available. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Arjun V. · 1 year ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Absolutely, Arjun! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Mark
Viktor D. · 1 year ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Viktor. – James 💜